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Overview |
Colgate | Bucknell | ||
| Location | Hamilton, NY | Lewisburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,141 | 3,787 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #27 | #71 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colgate.edu | bucknell.edu | ||
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Costs |
Colgate | Bucknell | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,904 | $61,408 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,904 | $61,408 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,106 | $15,358 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,074 | $39,965 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $54,647 | $37,775 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 41% | 56% |
Admission |
Colgate | Bucknell | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,109 | 11,707 | ||
| Admitted | 2,624 | 3,811 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 12.4% | 32.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.9% | 27.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1410/1530 | 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 |
Colgate | Bucknell | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Colgate | Bucknell | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $75,300 | $76,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,125 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $166 | $279 |
Diversity |
Colgate | Bucknell | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Colgate | Bucknell | ||
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| % In-State | 19% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 74% | ||
Campus |
Colgate | Bucknell | ||
| 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 Colgate based on total student enrollment (3,787 students vs. 3,141 students)
Colgate vs. Bucknell Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Colgate or Bucknell?
- Colgate University is 4.1% more expensive to attend than Bucknell for in-state tuition ($63,904.00 vs. $61,408.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.1% higher at Colgate than Bucknell University ($63,904.00 vs. $61,408.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Colgate University than Bucknell ($27,074 vs. $39,965)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bucknell University are 4.9% lower than costs at Colgate University ($15,358 vs. $16,106)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bucknell University than Colgate University (56% vs. 41%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Colgate University students is 44.7% larger than aid received Bucknell University ($54,647 vs. $37,775)
Colgate vs. Bucknell Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Colgate or Bucknell? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bucknell or Colgate .
- The average SAT score at Colgate University (1374) is 59 points higher than at Bucknell (1315)
- Incoming Colgate students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at Bucknell (30)
- Accepted freshman Colgate students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at Bucknell (3.62)
- Bucknell has a higher acceptance rate (32.6%) than Colgate (12.4%)
Colgate vs. Bucknell Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Colgate 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 Colgate.
- The graduation rate at Colgate is higher than Bucknell University (92% vs. 91%)
- Graduates from Bucknell University earn on average $1,000 more per year than Colgate graduates after ten years. ($76,300 vs. $75,300)
- Colgate University students graduate with a $10,875 lower median federal student loan debt than Bucknell graduates. ($16,125 vs. $27,000)
- Colgate graduates are paying $113 less per month on federal student loans than Bucknell graduates. ($166 vs. $279)
- More Bucknell graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Colgate 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/