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Overview |
Bucknell | Ship | ||
| Location | Lewisburg, PA | Shippensburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,787 | 5,162 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #71 | #666 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bucknell.edu | ship.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bucknell | Ship | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,408 | $9,570 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,408 | $10,048 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,358 | $11,538 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,965 | $21,462 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,775 | $7,593 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 56% | 91% |
Admission |
Bucknell | Ship | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,707 | 6,367 | ||
| Admitted | 3,811 | 5,590 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 32.6% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.1% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.62 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1310/1470 | 980/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Bucknell | Ship | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bucknell | Ship | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $76,300 | $47,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Bucknell | Ship | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Bucknell | Ship | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 74% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Bucknell | Ship | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania is larger than than Bucknell based on total student enrollment (5,162 students vs. 3,787 students)
Bucknell vs. Ship Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bucknell or Ship?
- Bucknell University is 541.7% more expensive to attend than Ship for in-state tuition ($61,408.00 vs. $9,570.00)
- Out of state tuition is 511.1% higher at Bucknell than Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania ($61,408.00 vs. $10,048.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania than Bucknell ($21,462 vs. $39,965)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania are 33.1% lower than costs at Bucknell University ($11,538 vs. $15,358)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania than Bucknell University (91% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bucknell University students is 397.5% larger than aid received Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania ($37,775 vs. $7,593)
Bucknell vs. Ship Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bucknell or Ship? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ship or Bucknell .
- The average SAT score at Bucknell University (1315) is 336 points higher than at Ship (979)
- Incoming Bucknell students have a 9 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at Ship (21)
- Accepted freshman Bucknell students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.62) than students at Ship (3.23)
- Ship has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Bucknell (32.6%)
Bucknell vs. Ship Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bucknell or Ship? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Ship and Bucknell.
- The graduation rate at Bucknell is higher than Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania (91% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Bucknell University earn on average $29,100 more per year than Ship graduates after ten years. ($76,300 vs. $47,200)
- Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Bucknell graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Ship graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Bucknell graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Bucknell graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ship students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/