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Overview |
Nazareth College | Bucknell | ||
| Location | Rochester, NY | Lewisburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,522 | 3,787 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #241 | #71 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | naz.edu | bucknell.edu | ||
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Costs |
Nazareth College | Bucknell | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,330 | $61,408 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,330 | $61,408 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,190 | $15,358 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,620 | $39,965 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,625 | $37,775 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 56% |
Admission |
Nazareth College | Bucknell | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,911 | 11,707 | ||
| Admitted | 3,283 | 3,811 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 83.9% | 32.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.3% | 27.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 24/28 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1320 | 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 | Feb 1, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Nazareth College | Bucknell | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Nazareth College | Bucknell | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,900 | $76,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,501 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $279 |
Diversity |
Nazareth College | Bucknell | ||
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| % Men | 26% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 74% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
Nazareth College | Bucknell | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 74% | ||
Campus |
Nazareth College | Bucknell | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bucknell University is larger than than Nazareth College based on total student enrollment (3,787 students vs. 2,522 students)
Nazareth College vs. Bucknell Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Nazareth College or Bucknell?
- Bucknell University is 64.5% more expensive to attend than Nazareth College for in-state tuition ($61,408.00 vs. $37,330.00)
- Out of state tuition is 64.5% higher at Bucknell than Nazareth College ($61,408.00 vs. $37,330.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Nazareth College than Bucknell ($31,620 vs. $39,965)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Nazareth College are 1.1% lower than costs at Bucknell University ($15,190 vs. $15,358)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Nazareth College than Bucknell University (98% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bucknell University students is 67% larger than aid received Nazareth College ($37,775 vs. $22,625)
Nazareth College vs. Bucknell Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Nazareth College or Bucknell? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bucknell or Nazareth College .
- Accepted freshman Bucknell students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.62) than students at Nazareth College (3.6)
- Nazareth College has a higher acceptance rate (83.9%) than Bucknell (32.6%)
Nazareth College vs. Bucknell Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Nazareth 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 Nazareth College.
- The graduation rate at Bucknell is higher than Nazareth College (91% vs. 74%)
- Graduates from Bucknell University earn on average $31,400 more per year than Nazareth College graduates after ten years. ($76,300 vs. $44,900)
- Nazareth College students graduate with a $499 lower median federal student loan debt than Bucknell graduates. ($26,501 vs. $27,000)
- Nazareth College graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Bucknell graduates. ($274 vs. $279)
- More Bucknell graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Nazareth College students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/