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AU Lafayette College Georgetown Lehigh Villanova University of Richmond Colgate Northeastern BU Fordham William & Mary Denison| George Washington University | Bucknell University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
George Washington | Bucknell | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Lewisburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 25,939 | 3,787 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #73 | #71 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | gwu.edu | bucknell.edu | ||
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Costs |
George Washington | Bucknell | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,110 | $61,408 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,110 | $61,408 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,720 | $15,358 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $42,723 | $39,965 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,257 | $37,775 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 78% | 56% |
Admission |
George Washington | Bucknell | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 27,266 | 11,707 | ||
| Admitted | 13,354 | 3,811 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49% | 32.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22% | 27.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1330/1490 | 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 5, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
George Washington | Bucknell | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
George Washington | Bucknell | ||
| Graduation Rate | 81% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $80,500 | $76,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,962 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
George Washington | Bucknell | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
George Washington | Bucknell | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 89% | 74% | ||
Campus |
George Washington | 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
- George Washington University is larger than than Bucknell based on total student enrollment (25,939 students vs. 3,787 students)
George Washington vs. Bucknell Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, George Washington or Bucknell?
- George Washington University is 1.1% more expensive to attend than Bucknell for in-state tuition ($62,110.00 vs. $61,408.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.1% higher at George Washington than Bucknell University ($62,110.00 vs. $61,408.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bucknell University than George Washington ($39,965 vs. $42,723)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bucknell University are 2.4% lower than costs at George Washington University ($15,358 vs. $15,720)
- More students receive financial grant aid at George Washington University than Bucknell University (78% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bucknell University students is 7.1% larger than aid received George Washington University ($37,775 vs. $35,257)
George Washington vs. Bucknell Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, George Washington or Bucknell? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bucknell or George Washington .
- The average SAT score at Bucknell University (1315) is 21 points higher than at George Washington (1294)
- Incoming Bucknell students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at George Washington (29)
- Accepted freshman George Washington students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at Bucknell (3.62)
- George Washington has a higher acceptance rate (49%) than Bucknell (32.6%)
George Washington vs. Bucknell Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, George Washington 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 George Washington.
- The graduation rate at Bucknell is higher than George Washington University (91% vs. 81%)
- Graduates from George Washington University earn on average $4,200 more per year than Bucknell graduates after ten years. ($80,500 vs. $76,300)
- George Washington University students graduate with a $2,038 lower median federal student loan debt than Bucknell graduates. ($24,962 vs. $27,000)
- George Washington graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Bucknell graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Bucknell graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former George Washington students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/