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Overview |
Bucknell | Pitt-Bradford | ||
| Location | Lewisburg, PA | Bradford, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,892 | 1,003 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #73 | #443 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bucknell.edu | pitt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bucknell | Pitt-Bradford | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $64,418 | $13,660 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $64,418 | $25,534 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,118 | $10,848 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $38,486 | $17,015 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $41,211 | $14,576 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 56% | 96% |
Admission |
Bucknell | Pitt-Bradford | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,010 | 4,985 | ||
| Admitted | 3,524 | 4,527 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 32% | 90.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.2% | 6.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.62 | 3.28 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 31/33 | 22/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1300/1450 | 1030/1260 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
Bucknell | Pitt-Bradford | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bucknell | Pitt-Bradford | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $76,300 | $58,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,909 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $278 |
Diversity |
Bucknell | Pitt-Bradford | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
Bucknell | Pitt-Bradford | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 74% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Bucknell | Pitt-Bradford | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Bucknell University is larger than than Pitt-Bradford based on total student enrollment (3,892 students vs. 1,003 students)
Bucknell vs. Pitt-Bradford Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bucknell or Pitt-Bradford?
- Bucknell University is 371.6% more expensive to attend than Pitt-Bradford for in-state tuition ($64,418.00 vs. $13,660.00)
- Out of state tuition is 152.3% higher at Bucknell than University of Pittsburgh Bradford ($64,418.00 vs. $25,534.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Pittsburgh Bradford than Bucknell ($17,015 vs. $38,486)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Pittsburgh Bradford are 48.6% lower than costs at Bucknell University ($10,848 vs. $16,118)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Pittsburgh Bradford than Bucknell University (96% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bucknell University students is 182.7% larger than aid received University of Pittsburgh Bradford ($41,211 vs. $14,576)
Bucknell vs. Pitt-Bradford Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bucknell or Pitt-Bradford? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pitt-Bradford or Bucknell .
- The average SAT score at Bucknell University (1315) is 337 points higher than at Pitt-Bradford (978)
- Incoming Bucknell students have a 9 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at Pitt-Bradford (21)
- Accepted freshman Bucknell students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.62) than students at Pitt-Bradford (3.28)
- Pitt-Bradford has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than Bucknell (32%)
Bucknell vs. Pitt-Bradford Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bucknell or Pitt-Bradford? 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 Pitt-Bradford and Bucknell.
- The graduation rate at Bucknell is higher than University of Pittsburgh Bradford (91% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Bucknell University earn on average $18,300 more per year than Pitt-Bradford graduates after ten years. ($76,300 vs. $58,000)
- University of Pittsburgh Bradford students graduate with a $91 lower median federal student loan debt than Bucknell graduates. ($26,909 vs. $27,000)
- Pitt-Bradford graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Bucknell graduates. ($278 vs. $279)
- More Bucknell graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pitt-Bradford students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/