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Overview |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Bucknell | ||
| Location | Geneva, NY | Lewisburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,607 | 3,787 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #122 | #71 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | hws.edu | bucknell.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Bucknell | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,350 | $61,408 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,350 | $61,408 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,910 | $15,358 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,259 | $39,965 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $44,331 | $37,775 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 56% |
Admission |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Bucknell | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,082 | 11,707 | ||
| Admitted | 3,475 | 3,811 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.4% | 32.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.6% | 27.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1400 | 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 1, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Bucknell | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Bucknell | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,200 | $76,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Bucknell | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | Bucknell | ||
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| % In-State | 36% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 74% | ||
Campus |
Hobart William Smith Colleges | 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
- Bucknell University is larger than than Hobart William Smith Colleges based on total student enrollment (3,787 students vs. 1,607 students)
Hobart William Smith Colleges vs. Bucknell Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hobart William Smith Colleges or Bucknell?
- Bucknell University is 1.8% more expensive to attend than Hobart William Smith Colleges for in-state tuition ($61,408.00 vs. $60,350.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.8% higher at Bucknell than Hobart William Smith Colleges ($61,408.00 vs. $60,350.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hobart William Smith Colleges than Bucknell ($34,259 vs. $39,965)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bucknell University are 10.1% lower than costs at Hobart William Smith Colleges ($15,358 vs. $16,910)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Hobart William Smith Colleges than Bucknell University (95% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hobart William Smith Colleges students is 17.4% larger than aid received Bucknell University ($44,331 vs. $37,775)
Hobart William Smith Colleges vs. Bucknell Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hobart William Smith Colleges or Bucknell? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bucknell or Hobart William Smith Colleges .
- Accepted freshman Bucknell students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.62) than students at Hobart William Smith Colleges (3.55)
- Hobart William Smith Colleges has a higher acceptance rate (68.4%) than Bucknell (32.6%)
Hobart William Smith Colleges vs. Bucknell Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hobart William Smith Colleges 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 Hobart William Smith Colleges.
- The graduation rate at Bucknell is higher than Hobart William Smith Colleges (91% vs. 75%)
- Graduates from Bucknell University earn on average $16,100 more per year than Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates after ten years. ($76,300 vs. $60,200)
- Bucknell University and Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Bucknell University and Hobart William Smith Colleges 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 Hobart William Smith Colleges students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 84%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/