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Overview |
City College of New York | Bucknell | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Lewisburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 15,012 | 3,892 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #276 | #73 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | bucknell.edu | ||
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Costs |
City College of New York | Bucknell | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $64,418 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $64,418 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,104 | $16,118 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,599 | $38,486 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,236 | $41,211 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 56% |
Admission |
City College of New York | Bucknell | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 31,988 | 11,010 | ||
| Admitted | 18,576 | 3,524 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.1% | 32% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.4% | 29.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 31/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1220/1460 | 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 | Feb 1, 2026 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
City College of New York | Bucknell | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
City College of New York | Bucknell | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,800 | $76,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,400 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $117 | $279 |
Diversity |
City College of New York | Bucknell | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 15% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 35% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
City College of New York | Bucknell | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 74% | ||
Campus |
City College of New York | Bucknell | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- CUNY City College is larger than than Bucknell based on total student enrollment (15,012 students vs. 3,892 students)
City College of New York vs. Bucknell Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, City College of New York or Bucknell?
- Bucknell University is 829.6% more expensive to attend than City College of New York for in-state tuition ($64,418.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 332.9% higher at Bucknell than CUNY City College ($64,418.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY City College than Bucknell ($4,599 vs. $38,486)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bucknell University are 12.3% lower than costs at CUNY City College ($16,118 vs. $18,104)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY City College than Bucknell University (86% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bucknell University students is 346.2% larger than aid received CUNY City College ($41,211 vs. $9,236)
City College of New York vs. Bucknell Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, City College of New York or Bucknell? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bucknell or City College of New York .
- The average SAT score at Bucknell University (1315) is 190 points higher than at City College of New York (1125)
- Accepted freshman Bucknell students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (3.62) than students at City College of New York (3.2)
- City College of New York has a higher acceptance rate (58.1%) than Bucknell (32%)
City College of New York vs. Bucknell Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, City College of New York 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 City College of New York.
- The graduation rate at Bucknell is higher than CUNY City College (91% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Bucknell University earn on average $26,500 more per year than City College of New York graduates after ten years. ($76,300 vs. $49,800)
- CUNY City College students graduate with a $15,600 lower median federal student loan debt than Bucknell graduates. ($11,400 vs. $27,000)
- City College of New York graduates are paying $162 less per month on federal student loans than Bucknell graduates. ($117 vs. $279)
- More Bucknell graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former City College of New York students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/