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Overview |
Bucknell | Virginia Tech | ||
| Location | Lewisburg, PA | Blacksburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,892 | 38,294 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #73 | #145 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bucknell.edu | vt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bucknell | Virginia Tech | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $64,418 | $12,698 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $64,418 | $33,310 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,118 | $14,888 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $38,486 | $22,205 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $41,211 | $8,542 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 56% | 55% |
Admission |
Bucknell | Virginia Tech | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,010 | 47,208 | ||
| Admitted | 3,524 | 26,923 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 32% | 57% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.2% | 26.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.62 | 3.97 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/33 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1300/1450 | 1240/1420 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Bucknell | Virginia Tech | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bucknell | Virginia Tech | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $76,300 | $65,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,966 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $247 |
Diversity |
Bucknell | Virginia Tech | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 9% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 3% |
Students |
Bucknell | Virginia Tech | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 74% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Bucknell | Virginia Tech | ||
| 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
- Virginia Tech is larger than than Bucknell based on total student enrollment (38,294 students vs. 3,892 students)
Bucknell vs. Virginia Tech Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bucknell or Virginia Tech?
- Bucknell University is 407.3% more expensive to attend than Virginia Tech for in-state tuition ($64,418.00 vs. $12,698.00)
- Out of state tuition is 93.4% higher at Bucknell than Virginia Tech ($64,418.00 vs. $33,310.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Tech than Bucknell ($22,205 vs. $38,486)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Tech are 8.3% lower than costs at Bucknell University ($14,888 vs. $16,118)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bucknell University than Virginia Tech (56% vs. 55%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bucknell University students is 382.5% larger than aid received Virginia Tech ($41,211 vs. $8,542)
Bucknell vs. Virginia Tech Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bucknell or Virginia Tech? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Virginia Tech or Bucknell .
- The average SAT score at Bucknell University (1315) is 105 points higher than at Virginia Tech (1210)
- Accepted freshman Virginia Tech students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Bucknell (3.62)
- Virginia Tech has a higher acceptance rate (57%) than Bucknell (32%)
Bucknell vs. Virginia Tech Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bucknell or Virginia Tech? 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 Virginia Tech and Bucknell.
- The graduation rate at Bucknell is higher than Virginia Tech (91% vs. 82%)
- Graduates from Bucknell University earn on average $11,300 more per year than Virginia Tech graduates after ten years. ($76,300 vs. $65,000)
- Virginia Tech students graduate with a $3,034 lower median federal student loan debt than Bucknell graduates. ($23,966 vs. $27,000)
- Virginia Tech graduates are paying $32 less per month on federal student loans than Bucknell graduates. ($247 vs. $279)
- More Bucknell graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Virginia Tech 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/