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Overview |
ECSU | Bucknell | ||
| Location | Willimantic, CT | Lewisburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,979 | 3,892 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #451 | #73 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | easternct.edu | bucknell.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECSU | Bucknell | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,664 | $64,418 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,996 | $64,418 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,258 | $16,118 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,205 | $38,486 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,865 | $41,211 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 56% |
Admission |
ECSU | Bucknell | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,275 | 11,010 | ||
| Admitted | 4,249 | 3,524 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.5% | 32% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | 29.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 31/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1110/1320 | 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 |
ECSU | Bucknell | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECSU | Bucknell | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $76,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $279 |
Diversity |
ECSU | Bucknell | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 0% |
Students |
ECSU | Bucknell | ||
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| % In-State | 89% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 74% | ||
Campus |
ECSU | Bucknell | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eastern Connecticut State University is larger than than Bucknell based on total student enrollment (3,979 students vs. 3,892 students)
ECSU vs. Bucknell Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECSU or Bucknell?
- Bucknell University is 866.7% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($64,418.00 vs. $6,664.00)
- Out of state tuition is 544.4% higher at Bucknell than Eastern Connecticut State University ($64,418.00 vs. $9,996.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Connecticut State University than Bucknell ($21,205 vs. $38,486)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bucknell University are 7.1% lower than costs at Eastern Connecticut State University ($16,118 vs. $17,258)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Connecticut State University than Bucknell University (94% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bucknell University students is 317.7% larger than aid received Eastern Connecticut State University ($41,211 vs. $9,865)
ECSU vs. Bucknell Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECSU or Bucknell? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bucknell or ECSU .
- Accepted freshman Bucknell students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.62) than students at ECSU (3.4)
- ECSU has a higher acceptance rate (80.5%) than Bucknell (32%)
ECSU vs. Bucknell Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECSU 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 ECSU.
- The graduation rate at Bucknell is higher than Eastern Connecticut State University (91% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Bucknell University earn on average $29,900 more per year than ECSU graduates after ten years. ($76,300 vs. $46,400)
- Eastern Connecticut State University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Bucknell graduates. ($23,000 vs. $27,000)
- ECSU graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Bucknell graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More Bucknell graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ECSU students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/