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Overview |
Queens College | Bucknell | ||
| Location | Flushing, NY | Lewisburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 16,481 | 3,892 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #348 | #73 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | bucknell.edu | ||
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Costs |
Queens College | Bucknell | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $64,418 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $64,418 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,464 | $16,118 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,339 | $38,486 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,904 | $41,211 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 81% | 56% |
Admission |
Queens College | Bucknell | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 20,800 | 11,010 | ||
| Admitted | 14,252 | 3,524 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.5% | 32% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.6% | 29.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.0 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 31/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1100/1320 | 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 |
Academics |
Queens College | Bucknell | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Queens College | Bucknell | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,800 | $76,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $113 | $279 |
Diversity |
Queens College | Bucknell | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 29% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Queens College | Bucknell | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 74% | ||
Campus |
Queens College | Bucknell | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY Queens College is larger than than Bucknell based on total student enrollment (16,481 students vs. 3,892 students)
Queens College vs. Bucknell Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Queens College or Bucknell?
- Bucknell University is 829.6% more expensive to attend than Queens College for in-state tuition ($64,418.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 332.9% higher at Bucknell than CUNY Queens College ($64,418.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Queens College than Bucknell ($5,339 vs. $38,486)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bucknell University are 2.1% lower than costs at CUNY Queens College ($16,118 vs. $16,464)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Queens College than Bucknell University (81% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bucknell University students is 362.8% larger than aid received CUNY Queens College ($41,211 vs. $8,904)
Queens College vs. Bucknell Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Queens College or Bucknell? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bucknell or Queens College .
- The average SAT score at Bucknell University (1315) is 205 points higher than at Queens College (1110)
- Accepted freshman Bucknell students have a 0.62 point higher average high school GPA (3.62) than students at Queens College (3.0)
- Queens College has a higher acceptance rate (68.5%) than Bucknell (32%)
Queens College vs. Bucknell Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Queens College 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 Queens College.
- The graduation rate at Bucknell is higher than CUNY Queens College (91% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Bucknell University earn on average $25,500 more per year than Queens College graduates after ten years. ($76,300 vs. $50,800)
- CUNY Queens College students graduate with a $16,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Bucknell graduates. ($11,000 vs. $27,000)
- Queens College graduates are paying $166 less per month on federal student loans than Bucknell graduates. ($113 vs. $279)
- More Bucknell graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Queens College students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/