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Overview |
Emerson | Bucknell | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Lewisburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,891 | 3,787 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #235 | #71 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emerson.edu | bucknell.edu | ||
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Costs |
Emerson | Bucknell | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,288 | $61,408 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,288 | $61,408 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,528 | $15,358 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $51,432 | $39,965 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,360 | $37,775 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 56% |
Admission |
Emerson | Bucknell | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,109 | 11,707 | ||
| Admitted | 5,176 | 3,811 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 42.7% | 32.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | 27.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 30/32 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1430 | 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 20, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Emerson | Bucknell | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Emerson | Bucknell | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $76,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $242 | $279 |
Diversity |
Emerson | Bucknell | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Emerson | Bucknell | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 74% | ||
Campus |
Emerson | 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
- Emerson College is larger than than Bucknell based on total student enrollment (5,891 students vs. 3,787 students)
Emerson vs. Bucknell Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Emerson or Bucknell?
- Bucknell University is 17.4% more expensive to attend than Emerson for in-state tuition ($61,408.00 vs. $52,288.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.4% higher at Bucknell than Emerson College ($61,408.00 vs. $52,288.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bucknell University than Emerson ($39,965 vs. $51,432)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bucknell University are 27.2% lower than costs at Emerson College ($15,358 vs. $19,528)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Emerson College than Bucknell University (78% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bucknell University students is 55.1% larger than aid received Emerson College ($37,775 vs. $24,360)
Emerson vs. Bucknell Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Emerson or Bucknell? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bucknell or Emerson .
- The average SAT score at Bucknell University (1315) is 104 points higher than at Emerson (1211)
- Incoming Bucknell students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at Emerson (27)
- Accepted freshman Emerson students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Bucknell (3.62)
- Emerson has a higher acceptance rate (42.7%) than Bucknell (32.6%)
Emerson vs. Bucknell Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Emerson 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 Emerson.
- The graduation rate at Bucknell is higher than Emerson College (91% vs. 81%)
- Graduates from Bucknell University earn on average $27,100 more per year than Emerson graduates after ten years. ($76,300 vs. $49,200)
- Emerson College students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Bucknell graduates. ($23,500 vs. $27,000)
- Emerson graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Bucknell graduates. ($242 vs. $279)
- More Bucknell graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Emerson students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/