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Overview |
Georgetown | Bucknell | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Lewisburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 20,984 | 3,787 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #29 | #71 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | georgetown.edu | bucknell.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgetown | Bucknell | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,872 | $61,408 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,872 | $61,408 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,824 | $15,358 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,566 | $39,965 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $45,949 | $37,775 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 34% | 56% |
Admission |
Georgetown | Bucknell | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 26,638 | 11,707 | ||
| Admitted | 3,257 | 3,811 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 12.2% | 32.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 48.7% | 27.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.89 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 32/35 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1410/1560 | 1310/1470 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Georgetown | Bucknell | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgetown | Bucknell | ||
| Graduation Rate | 94% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $118,900 | $76,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $160 | $279 |
Diversity |
Georgetown | Bucknell | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Georgetown | Bucknell | ||
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| % In-State | 2% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 88% | 74% | ||
Campus |
Georgetown | Bucknell | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Georgetown University is larger than than Bucknell based on total student enrollment (20,984 students vs. 3,787 students)
Georgetown vs. Bucknell Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgetown or Bucknell?
- Georgetown University is 0.8% more expensive to attend than Bucknell for in-state tuition ($61,872.00 vs. $61,408.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.8% higher at Georgetown than Bucknell University ($61,872.00 vs. $61,408.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Georgetown University than Bucknell ($35,566 vs. $39,965)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bucknell University are 22.6% lower than costs at Georgetown University ($15,358 vs. $18,824)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bucknell University than Georgetown University (56% vs. 34%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Georgetown University students is 21.6% larger than aid received Bucknell University ($45,949 vs. $37,775)
Georgetown vs. Bucknell Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgetown or Bucknell? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bucknell or Georgetown .
- The average SAT score at Georgetown University (1416) is 101 points higher than at Bucknell (1315)
- Incoming Georgetown students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at Bucknell (30)
- Accepted freshman Georgetown students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at Bucknell (3.62)
- Bucknell has a higher acceptance rate (32.6%) than Georgetown (12.2%)
Georgetown vs. Bucknell Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgetown 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 Georgetown.
- The graduation rate at Georgetown is higher than Bucknell University (94% vs. 91%)
- Graduates from Georgetown University earn on average $42,600 more per year than Bucknell graduates after ten years. ($118,900 vs. $76,300)
- Georgetown University students graduate with a $11,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Bucknell graduates. ($15,500 vs. $27,000)
- Georgetown graduates are paying $119 less per month on federal student loans than Bucknell graduates. ($160 vs. $279)
- More Bucknell graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Georgetown students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 87%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/