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Overview |
Ithaca College | Bucknell | ||
| Location | Ithaca, NY | Lewisburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,054 | 3,787 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #163 | #71 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ithaca.edu | bucknell.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ithaca College | Bucknell | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,126 | $61,408 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,126 | $61,408 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,934 | $15,358 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,858 | $39,965 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,677 | $37,775 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 56% |
Admission |
Ithaca College | Bucknell | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,446 | 11,707 | ||
| Admitted | 9,359 | 3,811 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 75.2% | 32.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14% | 27.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1203/1380 | 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 |
Ithaca College | Bucknell | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ithaca College | Bucknell | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,100 | $76,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $266 | $279 |
Diversity |
Ithaca College | Bucknell | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
Ithaca College | Bucknell | ||
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| % In-State | 39% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 74% | ||
Campus |
Ithaca College | Bucknell | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Ithaca College is larger than than Bucknell based on total student enrollment (5,054 students vs. 3,787 students)
Ithaca College vs. Bucknell Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ithaca College or Bucknell?
- Bucknell University is 27.6% more expensive to attend than Ithaca College for in-state tuition ($61,408.00 vs. $48,126.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.6% higher at Bucknell than Ithaca College ($61,408.00 vs. $48,126.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ithaca College than Bucknell ($35,858 vs. $39,965)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bucknell University are 3.8% lower than costs at Ithaca College ($15,358 vs. $15,934)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ithaca College than Bucknell University (100% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bucknell University students is 27.3% larger than aid received Ithaca College ($37,775 vs. $29,677)
Ithaca College vs. Bucknell Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ithaca College or Bucknell? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bucknell or Ithaca College .
- Ithaca College has a higher acceptance rate (75.2%) than Bucknell (32.6%)
Ithaca College vs. Bucknell Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ithaca College 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 Ithaca College.
- The graduation rate at Bucknell is higher than Ithaca College (91% vs. 74%)
- Graduates from Bucknell University earn on average $20,200 more per year than Ithaca College graduates after ten years. ($76,300 vs. $56,100)
- Ithaca College students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Bucknell graduates. ($25,750 vs. $27,000)
- Ithaca College graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Bucknell graduates. ($266 vs. $279)
- More Bucknell graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ithaca College 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/