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Overview |
Bucknell | UVM | ||
| Location | Lewisburg, PA | Burlington, VT | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,787 | 14,088 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #71 | #184 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bucknell.edu | uvm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bucknell | UVM | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,408 | $16,280 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,408 | $41,280 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,358 | $13,354 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,965 | $21,849 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,775 | $19,189 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 56% | 98% |
Admission |
Bucknell | UVM | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,707 | 30,231 | ||
| Admitted | 3,811 | 18,075 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 32.6% | 59.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.1% | 16.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.62 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1310/1470 | 1260/1430 | ||
| 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Bucknell | UVM | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bucknell | UVM | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 72% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $76,300 | $53,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $22,300 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $230 |
Diversity |
Bucknell | UVM | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Bucknell | UVM | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 16% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 74% | 82% | ||
Campus |
Bucknell | UVM | ||
| 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 Vermont is larger than than Bucknell based on total student enrollment (14,088 students vs. 3,787 students)
Bucknell vs. UVM Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bucknell or UVM?
- Bucknell University is 277.2% more expensive to attend than UVM for in-state tuition ($61,408.00 vs. $16,280.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.8% higher at Bucknell than University of Vermont ($61,408.00 vs. $41,280.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Vermont than Bucknell ($21,849 vs. $39,965)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Vermont are 15% lower than costs at Bucknell University ($13,354 vs. $15,358)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Vermont than Bucknell University (98% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bucknell University students is 96.9% larger than aid received University of Vermont ($37,775 vs. $19,189)
Bucknell vs. UVM Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bucknell or UVM? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UVM or Bucknell .
- The average SAT score at Bucknell University (1315) is 104 points higher than at UVM (1211)
- Incoming Bucknell students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at UVM (28)
- Accepted freshman UVM students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Bucknell (3.62)
- UVM has a higher acceptance rate (59.8%) than Bucknell (32.6%)
Bucknell vs. UVM Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bucknell or UVM? 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 UVM and Bucknell.
- The graduation rate at Bucknell is higher than University of Vermont (91% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from Bucknell University earn on average $22,800 more per year than UVM graduates after ten years. ($76,300 vs. $53,500)
- University of Vermont students graduate with a $4,700 lower median federal student loan debt than Bucknell graduates. ($22,300 vs. $27,000)
- UVM graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than Bucknell graduates. ($230 vs. $279)
- More Bucknell graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UVM students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 83%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/