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Overview |
Manhattan College | Bucknell | ||
| Location | Riverdale, NY | Lewisburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,575 | 3,787 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #170 | #71 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | manhattan.edu | bucknell.edu | ||
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Costs |
Manhattan College | Bucknell | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,100 | $61,408 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,100 | $61,408 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,440 | $15,358 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,535 | $39,965 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,882 | $37,775 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 56% |
Admission |
Manhattan College | Bucknell | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,930 | 11,707 | ||
| Admitted | 8,172 | 3,811 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.3%Open | 32.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.2%Open | 27.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.63 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1330 | 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 | Aug 31, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Manhattan College | Bucknell | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Manhattan College | Bucknell | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,700 | $76,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Manhattan College | Bucknell | ||
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| % Men | 57% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 43% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 0% |
Students |
Manhattan College | Bucknell | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 74% | ||
Campus |
Manhattan College | Bucknell | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Bucknell University is larger than than Manhattan College based on total student enrollment (3,787 students vs. 3,575 students)
Manhattan College vs. Bucknell Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Manhattan College or Bucknell?
- Bucknell University is 39.2% more expensive to attend than Manhattan College for in-state tuition ($61,408.00 vs. $44,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.2% higher at Bucknell than Manhattan College ($61,408.00 vs. $44,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Manhattan College than Bucknell ($29,535 vs. $39,965)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bucknell University are 20.1% lower than costs at Manhattan College ($15,358 vs. $18,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Manhattan College than Bucknell University (100% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bucknell University students is 18.5% larger than aid received Manhattan College ($37,775 vs. $31,882)
Manhattan College vs. Bucknell Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Manhattan College or Bucknell? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bucknell or Manhattan College .
- The average SAT score at Bucknell University (1315) is 218 points higher than at Manhattan College (1097)
- Incoming Bucknell students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at Manhattan College (25)
- Accepted freshman Manhattan College students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at Bucknell (3.62)
- Manhattan College has a higher acceptance rate (82.3%) than Bucknell (32.6%)
Manhattan College vs. Bucknell Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Manhattan 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 Manhattan College.
- The graduation rate at Bucknell is higher than Manhattan College (91% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from Bucknell University earn on average $9,600 more per year than Manhattan College graduates after ten years. ($76,300 vs. $66,700)
- Manhattan College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Bucknell graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Manhattan College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Bucknell graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Bucknell graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Manhattan College 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/