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Overview |
Case Western | Bucknell | ||
| Location | Cleveland, OH | Lewisburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 12,201 | 3,787 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #49 | #71 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | case.edu | bucknell.edu | ||
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Costs |
Case Western | Bucknell | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,040 | $61,408 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,040 | $61,408 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,220 | $15,358 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $38,279 | $39,965 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,452 | $37,775 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 56% |
Admission |
Case Western | Bucknell | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 38,701 | 11,707 | ||
| Admitted | 10,607 | 3,811 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 27.4% | 32.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.6% | 27.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 32/35 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1410/1540 | 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Case Western | Bucknell | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Case Western | Bucknell | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $84,700 | $76,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,066 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $279 |
Diversity |
Case Western | Bucknell | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Case Western | Bucknell | ||
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| % In-State | 15% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 67% | 74% | ||
Campus |
Case Western | 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
- Case Western Reserve University is larger than than Bucknell based on total student enrollment (12,201 students vs. 3,787 students)
Case Western vs. Bucknell Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Case Western or Bucknell?
- Bucknell University is 0.6% more expensive to attend than Case Western for in-state tuition ($61,408.00 vs. $61,040.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.6% higher at Bucknell than Case Western Reserve University ($61,408.00 vs. $61,040.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Case Western Reserve University than Bucknell ($38,279 vs. $39,965)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bucknell University are 12.1% lower than costs at Case Western Reserve University ($15,358 vs. $17,220)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Case Western Reserve University than Bucknell University (87% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bucknell University students is 6.6% larger than aid received Case Western Reserve University ($37,775 vs. $35,452)
Case Western vs. Bucknell Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Case Western or Bucknell? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bucknell or Case Western .
- The average SAT score at Case Western Reserve University (1398) is 83 points higher than at Bucknell (1315)
- Incoming Case Western students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at Bucknell (30)
- Accepted freshman Case Western students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Bucknell (3.62)
- Bucknell has a higher acceptance rate (32.6%) than Case Western (27.4%)
Case Western vs. Bucknell Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Case Western 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 Case Western.
- The graduation rate at Bucknell is higher than Case Western Reserve University (91% vs. 78%)
- Graduates from Case Western Reserve University earn on average $8,400 more per year than Bucknell graduates after ten years. ($84,700 vs. $76,300)
- Case Western Reserve University students graduate with a $2,934 lower median federal student loan debt than Bucknell graduates. ($24,066 vs. $27,000)
- Case Western graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Bucknell graduates. ($248 vs. $279)
- More Bucknell graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Case Western students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 84%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/