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Overview |
Bucknell | VWC | ||
| Location | Lewisburg, PA | Norfolk, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,787 | 1,538 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #71 | #631 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bucknell.edu | vwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bucknell | VWC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,408 | $36,010 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,408 | $36,010 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,358 | $11,070 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,965 | $23,046 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,775 | $27,568 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 56% | 100% |
Admission |
Bucknell | VWC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,707 | 1,718 | ||
| Admitted | 3,811 | 1,399 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 32.6% | 81.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.1% | 20.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.62 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 27/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1310/1470 | 1190/1365 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Bucknell | VWC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bucknell | VWC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $76,300 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Bucknell | VWC | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
Bucknell | VWC | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 74% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Bucknell | VWC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bucknell University is larger than than VWC based on total student enrollment (3,787 students vs. 1,538 students)
Bucknell vs. VWC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bucknell or VWC?
- Bucknell University is 70.5% more expensive to attend than VWC for in-state tuition ($61,408.00 vs. $36,010.00)
- Out of state tuition is 70.5% higher at Bucknell than Virginia Wesleyan College ($61,408.00 vs. $36,010.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Wesleyan College than Bucknell ($23,046 vs. $39,965)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Wesleyan College are 38.7% lower than costs at Bucknell University ($11,070 vs. $15,358)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Virginia Wesleyan College than Bucknell University (100% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bucknell University students is 37% larger than aid received Virginia Wesleyan College ($37,775 vs. $27,568)
Bucknell vs. VWC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bucknell or VWC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VWC or Bucknell .
- The average SAT score at Bucknell University (1315) is 333 points higher than at VWC (982)
- Incoming Bucknell students have a 8 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at VWC (22)
- Accepted freshman Bucknell students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.62) than students at VWC (3.39)
- VWC has a higher acceptance rate (81.4%) than Bucknell (32.6%)
Bucknell vs. VWC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bucknell or VWC? 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 VWC and Bucknell.
- The graduation rate at Bucknell is higher than Virginia Wesleyan College (91% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Bucknell University earn on average $34,600 more per year than VWC graduates after ten years. ($76,300 vs. $41,700)
- Virginia Wesleyan College and Bucknell graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Virginia Wesleyan 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 VWC students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/