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Overview |
Bucknell | University of Richmond | ||
| Location | Lewisburg, PA | University of Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,787 | 3,876 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #71 | #42 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bucknell.edu | richmond.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bucknell | University of Richmond | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,408 | $60,330 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,408 | $60,330 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,358 | $14,870 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,965 | $29,248 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,775 | $46,385 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 56% | 57% |
Admission |
Bucknell | University of Richmond | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,707 | 14,364 | ||
| Admitted | 3,811 | 3,501 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 32.6% | 24.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.1% | 24.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.62 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1310/1470 | 1398/1530 | ||
| 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 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Bucknell | University of Richmond | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bucknell | University of Richmond | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 83% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $76,300 | $73,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,148 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $218 |
Diversity |
Bucknell | University of Richmond | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
Bucknell | University of Richmond | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 15% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 74% | 75% | ||
Campus |
Bucknell | University of Richmond | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Richmond is larger than than Bucknell based on total student enrollment (3,876 students vs. 3,787 students)
Bucknell vs. University of Richmond Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bucknell or University of Richmond?
- Bucknell University is 1.8% more expensive to attend than University of Richmond for in-state tuition ($61,408.00 vs. $60,330.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.8% higher at Bucknell than University of Richmond ($61,408.00 vs. $60,330.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Richmond than Bucknell ($29,248 vs. $39,965)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Richmond are 3.3% lower than costs at Bucknell University ($14,870 vs. $15,358)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Richmond than Bucknell University (57% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Richmond students is 22.8% larger than aid received Bucknell University ($46,385 vs. $37,775)
Bucknell vs. University of Richmond Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bucknell or University of Richmond? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Richmond or Bucknell .
- The average SAT score at University of Richmond (1337) is 22 points higher than at Bucknell (1315)
- Incoming University of Richmond students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Bucknell (30)
- Accepted freshman University of Richmond students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Bucknell (3.62)
- Bucknell has a higher acceptance rate (32.6%) than University of Richmond (24.4%)
Bucknell vs. University of Richmond Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bucknell or University of Richmond? 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 University of Richmond and Bucknell.
- The graduation rate at Bucknell is higher than University of Richmond (91% vs. 83%)
- Graduates from Bucknell University earn on average $2,400 more per year than University of Richmond graduates after ten years. ($76,300 vs. $73,900)
- University of Richmond students graduate with a $5,852 lower median federal student loan debt than Bucknell graduates. ($21,148 vs. $27,000)
- University of Richmond graduates are paying $61 less per month on federal student loans than Bucknell graduates. ($218 vs. $279)
- More Bucknell graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Richmond 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/