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Overview |
Fordham | Bucknell | ||
| Location | Bronx, NY | Lewisburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 16,556 | 3,787 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #118 | #71 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | fordham.edu | bucknell.edu | ||
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Costs |
Fordham | Bucknell | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,920 | $61,408 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,920 | $61,408 | ||
| Room & Board | $21,060 | $15,358 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,943 | $39,965 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,129 | $37,775 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 56% |
Admission |
Fordham | Bucknell | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 47,203 | 11,707 | ||
| Admitted | 25,550 | 3,811 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.1% | 32.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.2% | 27.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1320/1480 | 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 1, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Fordham | Bucknell | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Fordham | Bucknell | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,200 | $76,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Fordham | Bucknell | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Fordham | Bucknell | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 74% | ||
Campus |
Fordham | 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
- Fordham University is larger than than Bucknell based on total student enrollment (16,556 students vs. 3,787 students)
Fordham vs. Bucknell Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Fordham or Bucknell?
- Bucknell University is 7.9% more expensive to attend than Fordham for in-state tuition ($61,408.00 vs. $56,920.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.9% higher at Bucknell than Fordham University ($61,408.00 vs. $56,920.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bucknell University than Fordham ($39,965 vs. $43,943)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bucknell University are 37.1% lower than costs at Fordham University ($15,358 vs. $21,060)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Fordham University than Bucknell University (96% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bucknell University students is 14% larger than aid received Fordham University ($37,775 vs. $33,129)
Fordham vs. Bucknell Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Fordham or Bucknell? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bucknell or Fordham .
- The average SAT score at Bucknell University (1315) is 42 points higher than at Fordham (1273)
- Incoming Bucknell students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at Fordham (29)
- Accepted freshman Fordham students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Bucknell (3.62)
- Fordham has a higher acceptance rate (54.1%) than Bucknell (32.6%)
Fordham vs. Bucknell Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Fordham 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 Fordham.
- The graduation rate at Bucknell is higher than Fordham University (91% vs. 78%)
- Graduates from Bucknell University earn on average $12,100 more per year than Fordham graduates after ten years. ($76,300 vs. $64,200)
- Fordham University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Bucknell graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Fordham 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 Fordham students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/