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Overview |
Bucknell | Pitt | ||
| Location | Lewisburg, PA | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,892 | 34,525 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #73 | #131 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bucknell.edu | pitt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bucknell | Pitt | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $64,418 | $20,154 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $64,418 | $38,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,118 | $13,420 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $38,486 | $24,338 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $41,211 | $10,551 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 56% | 82% |
Admission |
Bucknell | Pitt | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,010 | 58,416 | ||
| Admitted | 3,524 | 29,034 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 32% | 49.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.2% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.62 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/33 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1300/1450 | 1270/1450 | ||
| 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 | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bucknell | Pitt | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 79% | ||
| 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 | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Bucknell | Pitt | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 74% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Bucknell | Pitt | ||
| 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
- University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is larger than than Bucknell based on total student enrollment (34,525 students vs. 3,892 students)
Bucknell vs. Pitt Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bucknell or Pitt?
- Bucknell University is 219.6% more expensive to attend than Pitt for in-state tuition ($64,418.00 vs. $20,154.00)
- Out of state tuition is 67.2% higher at Bucknell than University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus ($64,418.00 vs. $38,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus than Bucknell ($24,338 vs. $38,486)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus are 20.1% lower than costs at Bucknell University ($13,420 vs. $16,118)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus than Bucknell University (82% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bucknell University students is 290.6% larger than aid received University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus ($41,211 vs. $10,551)
Bucknell vs. Pitt Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bucknell or Pitt? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pitt or Bucknell .
- The average SAT score at Bucknell University (1315) is 43 points higher than at Pitt (1272)
- Incoming Bucknell students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at Pitt (29)
- Accepted freshman Pitt students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Bucknell (3.62)
- Pitt has a higher acceptance rate (49.7%) than Bucknell (32%)
Bucknell vs. Pitt Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bucknell or Pitt? 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 and Bucknell.
- The graduation rate at Bucknell is higher than University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus (91% vs. 79%)
- Graduates from Bucknell University earn on average $18,300 more per year than Pitt graduates after ten years. ($76,300 vs. $58,000)
- University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus students graduate with a $91 lower median federal student loan debt than Bucknell graduates. ($26,909 vs. $27,000)
- Pitt 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 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/