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Overview |
Canisius | Bucknell | ||
| Location | Buffalo, NY | Lewisburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,492 | 3,787 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #376 | #71 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | canisius.edu | bucknell.edu | ||
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Costs |
Canisius | Bucknell | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,180 | $61,408 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,180 | $61,408 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,158 | $15,358 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,635 | $39,965 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,215 | $37,775 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 56% |
Admission |
Canisius | Bucknell | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,131 | 11,707 | ||
| Admitted | 3,211 | 3,811 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.7% | 32.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.9% | 27.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1320 | 1310/1470 | ||
| 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 |
Canisius | Bucknell | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Canisius | Bucknell | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,900 | $76,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $255 | $279 |
Diversity |
Canisius | Bucknell | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Canisius | Bucknell | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 74% | ||
Campus |
Canisius | Bucknell | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Canisius based on total student enrollment (3,787 students vs. 2,492 students)
Canisius vs. Bucknell Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Canisius or Bucknell?
- Bucknell University is 103.5% more expensive to attend than Canisius for in-state tuition ($61,408.00 vs. $30,180.00)
- Out of state tuition is 103.5% higher at Bucknell than Canisius College ($61,408.00 vs. $30,180.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Canisius College than Bucknell ($19,635 vs. $39,965)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Canisius College are 26.3% lower than costs at Bucknell University ($12,158 vs. $15,358)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Canisius College than Bucknell University (100% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bucknell University students is 78.1% larger than aid received Canisius College ($37,775 vs. $21,215)
Canisius vs. Bucknell Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Canisius or Bucknell? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bucknell or Canisius .
- The average SAT score at Bucknell University (1315) is 237 points higher than at Canisius (1078)
- Incoming Bucknell students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at Canisius (24)
- Accepted freshman Canisius students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Bucknell (3.62)
- Canisius has a higher acceptance rate (77.7%) than Bucknell (32.6%)
Canisius vs. Bucknell Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Canisius or Bucknell? 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 Bucknell and Canisius.
- The graduation rate at Bucknell is higher than Canisius College (91% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Bucknell University earn on average $26,400 more per year than Canisius graduates after ten years. ($76,300 vs. $49,900)
- Canisius College students graduate with a $2,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Bucknell graduates. ($24,750 vs. $27,000)
- Canisius graduates are paying $24 less per month on federal student loans than Bucknell graduates. ($255 vs. $279)
- More Bucknell graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Canisius students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/