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Overview |
Denison | Bucknell | ||
| Location | Granville, OH | Lewisburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,416 | 3,787 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #98 | #71 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | denison.edu | bucknell.edu | ||
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Costs |
Denison | Bucknell | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,000 | $61,408 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,000 | $61,408 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,400 | $15,358 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $38,267 | $39,965 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,497 | $37,775 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 56% |
Admission |
Denison | Bucknell | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,220 | 11,707 | ||
| Admitted | 2,684 | 3,811 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 22% | 32.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.4% | 27.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1270/1460 | 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 |
Denison | Bucknell | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Denison | Bucknell | ||
| Graduation Rate | 79% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $76,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Denison | Bucknell | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Denison | Bucknell | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 65% | 74% | ||
Campus |
Denison | Bucknell | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bucknell University is larger than than Denison based on total student enrollment (3,787 students vs. 2,416 students)
Denison vs. Bucknell Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Denison or Bucknell?
- Bucknell University is 2.3% more expensive to attend than Denison for in-state tuition ($61,408.00 vs. $60,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.3% higher at Bucknell than Denison University ($61,408.00 vs. $60,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Denison University than Bucknell ($38,267 vs. $39,965)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Denison University are 6.7% lower than costs at Bucknell University ($14,400 vs. $15,358)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Denison University than Bucknell University (97% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bucknell University students is 3.5% larger than aid received Denison University ($37,775 vs. $36,497)
Denison vs. Bucknell Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Denison or Bucknell? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bucknell or Denison .
- Accepted freshman Denison students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Bucknell (3.62)
- Bucknell has a higher acceptance rate (32.6%) than Denison (22%)
Denison vs. Bucknell Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Denison 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 Denison.
- The graduation rate at Bucknell is higher than Denison University (91% vs. 79%)
- Graduates from Bucknell University earn on average $20,200 more per year than Denison graduates after ten years. ($76,300 vs. $56,100)
- Denison University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Bucknell graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Denison graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Bucknell graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Bucknell graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Denison students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 83%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/