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Overview |
Bucknell | University of Scranton | ||
| Location | Lewisburg, PA | Scranton, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,787 | 4,731 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #71 | #217 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bucknell.edu | scranton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bucknell | University of Scranton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,408 | $49,912 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,408 | $49,912 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,358 | $16,490 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,965 | $35,526 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,775 | $30,218 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 56% | 98% |
Admission |
Bucknell | University of Scranton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,707 | 9,530 | ||
| Admitted | 3,811 | 8,039 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 32.6% | 84.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.1% | 13.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.62 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1310/1470 | 1150/1320 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Bucknell | University of Scranton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bucknell | University of Scranton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $76,300 | $62,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Bucknell | University of Scranton | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Bucknell | University of Scranton | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 74% | 56% | ||
Campus |
Bucknell | University of Scranton | ||
| 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 Scranton is larger than than Bucknell based on total student enrollment (4,731 students vs. 3,787 students)
Bucknell vs. University of Scranton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bucknell or University of Scranton?
- Bucknell University is 23% more expensive to attend than University of Scranton for in-state tuition ($61,408.00 vs. $49,912.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23% higher at Bucknell than University of Scranton ($61,408.00 vs. $49,912.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Scranton than Bucknell ($35,526 vs. $39,965)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bucknell University are 7.4% lower than costs at University of Scranton ($15,358 vs. $16,490)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Scranton than Bucknell University (98% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bucknell University students is 25% larger than aid received University of Scranton ($37,775 vs. $30,218)
Bucknell vs. University of Scranton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bucknell or University of Scranton? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Scranton or Bucknell .
- The average SAT score at Bucknell University (1315) is 181 points higher than at University of Scranton (1134)
- Incoming Bucknell students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at University of Scranton (25)
- Accepted freshman Bucknell students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.62) than students at University of Scranton (3.56)
- University of Scranton has a higher acceptance rate (84.4%) than Bucknell (32.6%)
Bucknell vs. University of Scranton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bucknell or University of Scranton? 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 Scranton and Bucknell.
- The graduation rate at Bucknell is higher than University of Scranton (91% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Bucknell University earn on average $14,200 more per year than University of Scranton graduates after ten years. ($76,300 vs. $62,100)
- University of Scranton and Bucknell graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- University of Scranton and Bucknell graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Bucknell graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Scranton students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/