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Overview |
Drew University | Bucknell | ||
| Location | Madison, NJ | Lewisburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,092 | 3,787 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #391 | #71 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | drew.edu | bucknell.edu | ||
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Costs |
Drew University | Bucknell | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,074 | $61,408 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,074 | $61,408 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,402 | $15,358 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,183 | $39,965 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,901 | $37,775 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 56% |
Admission |
Drew University | Bucknell | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,855 | 11,707 | ||
| Admitted | 2,801 | 3,811 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.7% | 32.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11% | 27.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 26/28 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1340 | 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 | Feb 1, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Drew University | Bucknell | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Drew University | Bucknell | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,500 | $76,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Drew University | Bucknell | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 0% |
Students |
Drew University | Bucknell | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 74% | ||
Campus |
Drew University | Bucknell | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bucknell University is larger than than Drew University based on total student enrollment (3,787 students vs. 2,092 students)
Drew University vs. Bucknell Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Drew University or Bucknell?
- Bucknell University is 42.6% more expensive to attend than Drew University for in-state tuition ($61,408.00 vs. $43,074.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42.6% higher at Bucknell than Drew University ($61,408.00 vs. $43,074.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Drew University than Bucknell ($28,183 vs. $39,965)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bucknell University are 6.8% lower than costs at Drew University ($15,358 vs. $16,402)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Drew University than Bucknell University (99% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bucknell University students is 18.4% larger than aid received Drew University ($37,775 vs. $31,901)
Drew University vs. Bucknell Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Drew University or Bucknell? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bucknell or Drew University .
- Accepted freshman Bucknell students have a 0.52 point higher average high school GPA (3.62) than students at Drew University (3.1)
- Drew University has a higher acceptance rate (72.7%) than Bucknell (32.6%)
Drew University vs. Bucknell Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Drew University 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 Drew University.
- The graduation rate at Bucknell is higher than Drew University (91% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Bucknell University earn on average $20,800 more per year than Drew University graduates after ten years. ($76,300 vs. $55,500)
- Bucknell University and Drew University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Bucknell University and Drew University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Bucknell graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Drew University students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/