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Overview |
Bucknell | Jefferson | ||
| Location | Lewisburg, PA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,787 | 8,286 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #71 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bucknell.edu | jefferson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bucknell | Jefferson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,408 | $43,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,408 | $43,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,358 | $14,715 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,965 | $28,110 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,775 | $32,486 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 56% | 100% |
Admission |
Bucknell | Jefferson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,707 | 5,723 | ||
| Admitted | 3,811 | 5,085 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 32.6% | 88.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.1% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.62 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1310/1470 | 1130/1350 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 | Jul 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Bucknell | Jefferson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bucknell | Jefferson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $76,300 | $122,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $12,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $129 |
Diversity |
Bucknell | Jefferson | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 7% |
Students |
Bucknell | Jefferson | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 74% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Bucknell | Jefferson | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Thomas Jefferson University is larger than than Bucknell based on total student enrollment (8,286 students vs. 3,787 students)
Bucknell vs. Jefferson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bucknell or Jefferson?
- Bucknell University is 42.5% more expensive to attend than Jefferson for in-state tuition ($61,408.00 vs. $43,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42.5% higher at Bucknell than Thomas Jefferson University ($61,408.00 vs. $43,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Thomas Jefferson University than Bucknell ($28,110 vs. $39,965)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas Jefferson University are 4.4% lower than costs at Bucknell University ($14,715 vs. $15,358)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Thomas Jefferson University than Bucknell University (100% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bucknell University students is 16.3% larger than aid received Thomas Jefferson University ($37,775 vs. $32,486)
Bucknell vs. Jefferson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bucknell or Jefferson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Jefferson or Bucknell .
- Accepted freshman Jefferson students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Bucknell (3.62)
- Jefferson has a higher acceptance rate (88.9%) than Bucknell (32.6%)
Bucknell vs. Jefferson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bucknell or Jefferson? 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 Jefferson and Bucknell.
- Graduates from Thomas Jefferson University earn on average $46,600 more per year than Bucknell graduates after ten years. ($122,900 vs. $76,300)
- Thomas Jefferson University students graduate with a $14,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Bucknell graduates. ($12,500 vs. $27,000)
- Jefferson graduates are paying $150 less per month on federal student loans than Bucknell graduates. ($129 vs. $279)
- More Bucknell graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Jefferson students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 86%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/