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Overview |
JCU | Bucknell | ||
| Location | University Heights, OH | Lewisburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,922 | 3,787 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #286 | #71 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | jcu.edu | bucknell.edu | ||
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Costs |
JCU | Bucknell | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,490 | $61,408 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,490 | $61,408 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,200 | $15,358 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,496 | $39,965 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,415 | $37,775 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 56% |
Admission |
JCU | Bucknell | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,310 | 11,707 | ||
| Admitted | 3,550 | 3,811 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.4% | 32.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 27.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1320 | 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
JCU | Bucknell | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
JCU | Bucknell | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,600 | $76,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,939 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $278 | $279 |
Diversity |
JCU | Bucknell | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 86% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
JCU | Bucknell | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 74% | ||
Campus |
JCU | 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 JCU based on total student enrollment (3,787 students vs. 2,922 students)
JCU vs. Bucknell Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, JCU or Bucknell?
- Bucknell University is 35% more expensive to attend than JCU for in-state tuition ($61,408.00 vs. $45,490.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35% higher at Bucknell than John Carroll University ($61,408.00 vs. $45,490.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at John Carroll University than Bucknell ($30,496 vs. $39,965)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at John Carroll University are 16.3% lower than costs at Bucknell University ($13,200 vs. $15,358)
- More students receive financial grant aid at John Carroll University than Bucknell University (100% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bucknell University students is 24.2% larger than aid received John Carroll University ($37,775 vs. $30,415)
JCU vs. Bucknell Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, JCU or Bucknell? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bucknell or JCU .
- The average SAT score at Bucknell University (1315) is 188 points higher than at JCU (1127)
- Incoming Bucknell students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at JCU (25)
- Accepted freshman JCU students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Bucknell (3.62)
- JCU has a higher acceptance rate (82.4%) than Bucknell (32.6%)
JCU vs. Bucknell Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, JCU 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 JCU.
- The graduation rate at Bucknell is higher than John Carroll University (91% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from Bucknell University earn on average $18,700 more per year than JCU graduates after ten years. ($76,300 vs. $57,600)
- John Carroll University students graduate with a $61 lower median federal student loan debt than Bucknell graduates. ($26,939 vs. $27,000)
- JCU graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Bucknell graduates. ($278 vs. $279)
- More Bucknell graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former JCU students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/