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Overview |
Bucknell | Ursinus College | ||
| Location | Lewisburg, PA | Collegeville, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,787 | 1,527 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #71 | #214 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bucknell.edu | ursinus.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bucknell | Ursinus College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,408 | $58,016 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,408 | $58,016 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,358 | $14,624 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,965 | $33,546 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,775 | $40,075 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 56% | 100% |
Admission |
Bucknell | Ursinus College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,707 | 3,237 | ||
| Admitted | 3,811 | 2,661 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 32.6% | 82.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.1% | 14.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.62 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1310/1470 | 1180/1380 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Bucknell | Ursinus College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bucknell | Ursinus College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $76,300 | $58,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Bucknell | Ursinus College | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Bucknell | Ursinus College | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 74% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Bucknell | Ursinus College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bucknell University is larger than than Ursinus College based on total student enrollment (3,787 students vs. 1,527 students)
Bucknell vs. Ursinus College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bucknell or Ursinus College?
- Bucknell University is 5.8% more expensive to attend than Ursinus College for in-state tuition ($61,408.00 vs. $58,016.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.8% higher at Bucknell than Ursinus College ($61,408.00 vs. $58,016.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ursinus College than Bucknell ($33,546 vs. $39,965)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ursinus College are 5% lower than costs at Bucknell University ($14,624 vs. $15,358)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ursinus College than Bucknell University (100% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ursinus College students is 6.1% larger than aid received Bucknell University ($40,075 vs. $37,775)
Bucknell vs. Ursinus College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bucknell or Ursinus College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ursinus College or Bucknell .
- Accepted freshman Bucknell students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.62) than students at Ursinus College (3.53)
- Ursinus College has a higher acceptance rate (82.2%) than Bucknell (32.6%)
Bucknell vs. Ursinus College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bucknell or Ursinus College? 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 Ursinus College and Bucknell.
- The graduation rate at Bucknell is higher than Ursinus College (91% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from Bucknell University earn on average $18,300 more per year than Ursinus College graduates after ten years. ($76,300 vs. $58,000)
- Ursinus College and Bucknell graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Ursinus College 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 Ursinus College 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/