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Overview |
EC | Bucknell | ||
| Location | Elmira, NY | Lewisburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 657 | 3,892 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #73 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elmira.edu | bucknell.edu | ||
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Costs |
EC | Bucknell | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,152 | $64,418 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,152 | $64,418 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,990 | $16,118 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $24,551 | $38,486 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,386 | $41,211 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 56% |
Admission |
EC | Bucknell | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,109 | 11,010 | ||
| Admitted | 1,915 | 3,524 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.8% | 32% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.5% | 29.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.22 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 31/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1116/1332 | 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, 2025 |
Academics |
EC | Bucknell | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
EC | Bucknell | ||
| Graduation Rate | 60% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $76,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
EC | Bucknell | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
EC | Bucknell | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 74% | ||
Campus |
EC | 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
- Bucknell University is larger than than EC based on total student enrollment (3,892 students vs. 657 students)
EC vs. Bucknell Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, EC or Bucknell?
- Bucknell University is 78.2% more expensive to attend than EC for in-state tuition ($64,418.00 vs. $36,152.00)
- Out of state tuition is 78.2% higher at Bucknell than Elmira College ($64,418.00 vs. $36,152.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Elmira College than Bucknell ($24,551 vs. $38,486)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Elmira College are 15.2% lower than costs at Bucknell University ($13,990 vs. $16,118)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Elmira College than Bucknell University (100% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bucknell University students is 56.2% larger than aid received Elmira College ($41,211 vs. $26,386)
EC vs. Bucknell Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, EC or Bucknell? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bucknell or EC .
- Accepted freshman Bucknell students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.62) than students at EC (3.22)
- EC has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than Bucknell (32%)
EC vs. Bucknell Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, EC 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 EC.
- The graduation rate at Bucknell is higher than Elmira College (91% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Bucknell University earn on average $30,300 more per year than EC graduates after ten years. ($76,300 vs. $46,000)
- Bucknell University and EC graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Bucknell University and EC 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 EC students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/