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Overview |
Clark University | Bucknell | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Lewisburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,770 | 3,787 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #154 | #71 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clarku.edu | bucknell.edu | ||
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Costs |
Clark University | Bucknell | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,000 | $61,408 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,000 | $61,408 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,164 | $15,358 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,053 | $39,965 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,716 | $37,775 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 56% |
Admission |
Clark University | Bucknell | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,787 | 11,707 | ||
| Admitted | 4,422 | 3,811 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 50.3% | 32.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 27.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1430 | 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 |
Clark University | Bucknell | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Clark University | Bucknell | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,100 | $76,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Clark University | Bucknell | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 15% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 0% |
Students |
Clark University | Bucknell | ||
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| % In-State | 37% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 74% | ||
Campus |
Clark University | 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 Clark University based on total student enrollment (3,787 students vs. 3,770 students)
Clark University vs. Bucknell Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Clark University or Bucknell?
- Bucknell University is 18.1% more expensive to attend than Clark University for in-state tuition ($61,408.00 vs. $52,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.1% higher at Bucknell than Clark University ($61,408.00 vs. $52,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Clark University than Bucknell ($32,053 vs. $39,965)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Clark University are 37.6% lower than costs at Bucknell University ($11,164 vs. $15,358)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clark University than Bucknell University (96% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bucknell University students is 27.1% larger than aid received Clark University ($37,775 vs. $29,716)
Clark University vs. Bucknell Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Clark University or Bucknell? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bucknell or Clark University .
- Accepted freshman Clark University students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Bucknell (3.62)
- Clark University has a higher acceptance rate (50.3%) than Bucknell (32.6%)
Clark University vs. Bucknell Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Clark University 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 Clark University.
- The graduation rate at Bucknell is higher than Clark University (91% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from Bucknell University earn on average $26,200 more per year than Clark University graduates after ten years. ($76,300 vs. $50,100)
- Bucknell University and Clark University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Bucknell University and Clark University 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 Clark University students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/