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Overview |
Bucknell | Villanova | ||
| Location | Lewisburg, PA | Villanova, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,787 | 10,383 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #71 | #66 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bucknell.edu | villanova.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bucknell | Villanova | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,408 | $60,768 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,408 | $60,768 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,358 | $16,087 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,965 | $34,837 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,775 | $42,834 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 56% | 52% |
Admission |
Bucknell | Villanova | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,707 | 23,835 | ||
| Admitted | 3,811 | 5,576 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 32.6% | 23.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.1% | 31.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.62 | 3.87 | ||
| 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 | 1378/1500 | ||
| 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 | Villanova | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bucknell | Villanova | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 90% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $76,300 | $85,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 90% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,497 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $273 |
Diversity |
Bucknell | Villanova | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Bucknell | Villanova | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 74% | 78% | ||
Campus |
Bucknell | Villanova | ||
| 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
- Villanova University is larger than than Bucknell based on total student enrollment (10,383 students vs. 3,787 students)
Bucknell vs. Villanova Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bucknell or Villanova?
- Bucknell University is 1.1% more expensive to attend than Villanova for in-state tuition ($61,408.00 vs. $60,768.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.1% higher at Bucknell than Villanova University ($61,408.00 vs. $60,768.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Villanova University than Bucknell ($34,837 vs. $39,965)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bucknell University are 4.7% lower than costs at Villanova University ($15,358 vs. $16,087)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bucknell University than Villanova University (56% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Villanova University students is 13.4% larger than aid received Bucknell University ($42,834 vs. $37,775)
Bucknell vs. Villanova Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bucknell or Villanova? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Villanova or Bucknell .
- The average SAT score at Villanova University (1326) is 11 points higher than at Bucknell (1315)
- Incoming Villanova students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Bucknell (30)
- Accepted freshman Villanova students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at Bucknell (3.62)
- Bucknell has a higher acceptance rate (32.6%) than Villanova (23.4%)
Bucknell vs. Villanova Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bucknell or Villanova? 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 Villanova and Bucknell.
- The graduation rate at Bucknell is higher than Villanova University (91% vs. 90%)
- Graduates from Villanova University earn on average $8,800 more per year than Bucknell graduates after ten years. ($85,100 vs. $76,300)
- Villanova University students graduate with a $503 lower median federal student loan debt than Bucknell graduates. ($26,497 vs. $27,000)
- Villanova graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Bucknell graduates. ($273 vs. $279)
- More Villanova graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bucknell students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 89%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/