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Overview |
Baruch | Bucknell | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Lewisburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 19,854 | 3,787 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #185 | #71 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | bucknell.edu | ||
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Costs |
Baruch | Bucknell | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $61,408 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $61,408 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,352 | $15,358 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,991 | $39,965 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,423 | $37,775 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 56% |
Admission |
Baruch | Bucknell | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,693 | 11,707 | ||
| Admitted | 12,727 | 3,811 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49.5% | 32.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.4% | 27.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 26/30 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1360 | 1310/1470 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Baruch | Bucknell | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Baruch | Bucknell | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,800 | $76,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,800 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $111 | $279 |
Diversity |
Baruch | Bucknell | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 23% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 11% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Baruch | Bucknell | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 74% | ||
Campus |
Baruch | Bucknell | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY Bernard M Baruch College is larger than than Bucknell based on total student enrollment (19,854 students vs. 3,787 students)
Baruch vs. Bucknell Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Baruch or Bucknell?
- Bucknell University is 786.1% more expensive to attend than Baruch for in-state tuition ($61,408.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 312.7% higher at Bucknell than CUNY Bernard M Baruch College ($61,408.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Bernard M Baruch College than Bucknell ($4,991 vs. $39,965)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bucknell University are 19.5% lower than costs at CUNY Bernard M Baruch College ($15,358 vs. $18,352)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Bernard M Baruch College than Bucknell University (100% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bucknell University students is 300.9% larger than aid received CUNY Bernard M Baruch College ($37,775 vs. $9,423)
Baruch vs. Bucknell Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Baruch or Bucknell? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bucknell or Baruch .
- The average SAT score at Bucknell University (1315) is 85 points higher than at Baruch (1230)
- Accepted freshman Baruch students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Bucknell (3.62)
- Baruch has a higher acceptance rate (49.5%) than Bucknell (32.6%)
Baruch vs. Bucknell Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Baruch 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 Baruch.
- The graduation rate at Bucknell is higher than CUNY Bernard M Baruch College (91% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Bucknell University earn on average $14,500 more per year than Baruch graduates after ten years. ($76,300 vs. $61,800)
- CUNY Bernard M Baruch College students graduate with a $16,200 lower median federal student loan debt than Bucknell graduates. ($10,800 vs. $27,000)
- Baruch graduates are paying $168 less per month on federal student loans than Bucknell graduates. ($111 vs. $279)
- More Bucknell graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Baruch students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/