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Overview |
Clarkson | Bucknell | ||
| Location | Potsdam, NY | Lewisburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,603 | 3,892 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #183 | #73 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | clarkson.edu | bucknell.edu | ||
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Costs |
Clarkson | Bucknell | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,642 | $64,418 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,642 | $64,418 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,016 | $16,118 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,192 | $38,486 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $43,097 | $41,211 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 56% |
Admission |
Clarkson | Bucknell | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,347 | 11,010 | ||
| Admitted | 5,669 | 3,524 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.2% | 32% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.7% | 29.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 31/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1198/1390 | 1300/1450 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Clarkson | Bucknell | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Clarkson | Bucknell | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,800 | $76,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Clarkson | Bucknell | ||
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| % Men | 17% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Clarkson | Bucknell | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 74% | ||
Campus |
Clarkson | Bucknell | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | 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 Clarkson based on total student enrollment (3,892 students vs. 3,603 students)
Clarkson vs. Bucknell Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Clarkson or Bucknell?
- Bucknell University is 13.7% more expensive to attend than Clarkson for in-state tuition ($64,418.00 vs. $56,642.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.7% higher at Bucknell than Clarkson University ($64,418.00 vs. $56,642.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Clarkson University than Bucknell ($33,192 vs. $38,486)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bucknell University are 5.6% lower than costs at Clarkson University ($16,118 vs. $17,016)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Clarkson University than Bucknell University (100% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Clarkson University students is 4.6% larger than aid received Bucknell University ($43,097 vs. $41,211)
Clarkson vs. Bucknell Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Clarkson or Bucknell? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bucknell or Clarkson .
- The average SAT score at Bucknell University (1315) is 117 points higher than at Clarkson (1198)
- Incoming Bucknell students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at Clarkson (27)
- Accepted freshman Clarkson students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Bucknell (3.62)
- Clarkson has a higher acceptance rate (77.2%) than Bucknell (32%)
Clarkson vs. Bucknell Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Clarkson 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 Clarkson.
- The graduation rate at Bucknell is higher than Clarkson University (91% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from Bucknell University earn on average $5,500 more per year than Clarkson graduates after ten years. ($76,300 vs. $70,800)
- Bucknell University and Clarkson graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Bucknell University and Clarkson 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 Clarkson students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 86%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/