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Overview |
Bucknell | Washington and Lee | ||
| Location | Lewisburg, PA | Lexington, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,787 | 2,243 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #71 | #30 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bucknell.edu | wlu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bucknell | Washington and Lee | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,408 | $60,590 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,408 | $60,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,358 | $16,920 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,965 | $24,733 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,775 | $55,567 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 56% | 61% |
Admission |
Bucknell | Washington and Lee | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,707 | 7,224 | ||
| Admitted | 3,811 | 1,225 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 32.6% | 17% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.1% | 38.9% | ||
| 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 | 1410/1533 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Bucknell | Washington and Lee | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bucknell | Washington and Lee | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $76,300 | $89,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $222 |
Diversity |
Bucknell | Washington and Lee | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Bucknell | Washington and Lee | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 74% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Bucknell | Washington and Lee | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Bucknell University is larger than than Washington and Lee based on total student enrollment (3,787 students vs. 2,243 students)
Bucknell vs. Washington and Lee Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bucknell or Washington and Lee?
- Bucknell University is 1.4% more expensive to attend than Washington and Lee for in-state tuition ($61,408.00 vs. $60,590.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.4% higher at Bucknell than Washington and Lee University ($61,408.00 vs. $60,590.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Washington and Lee University than Bucknell ($24,733 vs. $39,965)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bucknell University are 10.2% lower than costs at Washington and Lee University ($15,358 vs. $16,920)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington and Lee University than Bucknell University (61% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington and Lee University students is 47.1% larger than aid received Bucknell University ($55,567 vs. $37,775)
Bucknell vs. Washington and Lee Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bucknell or Washington and Lee? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Washington and Lee or Bucknell .
- The average SAT score at Washington and Lee University (1395) is 80 points higher than at Bucknell (1315)
- Incoming Washington and Lee students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at Bucknell (30)
- Accepted freshman Washington and Lee 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 Washington and Lee (17%)
Bucknell vs. Washington and Lee Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bucknell or Washington and Lee? 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 Washington and Lee and Bucknell.
- The graduation rate at Bucknell is the same as at Washington and Lee University (91% vs. 91%)
- Graduates from Washington and Lee University earn on average $12,700 more per year than Bucknell graduates after ten years. ($89,000 vs. $76,300)
- Washington and Lee University students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Bucknell graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- Washington and Lee graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Bucknell graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More Bucknell graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Washington and Lee students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 88%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/