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Overview |
NYU | Bucknell | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Lewisburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 59,144 | 3,787 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #38 | #71 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | nyu.edu | bucknell.edu | ||
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Costs |
NYU | Bucknell | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $55,384 | $61,408 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $55,384 | $61,408 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,272 | $15,358 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,499 | $39,965 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $47,096 | $37,775 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 45% | 56% |
Admission |
NYU | Bucknell | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 100,662 | 11,707 | ||
| Admitted | 12,539 | 3,811 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 12.5% | 32.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 49.3% | 27.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1470/1570 | 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 |
NYU | Bucknell | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
NYU | Bucknell | ||
| Graduation Rate | 86% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $76,000 | $76,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $279 |
Diversity |
NYU | Bucknell | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 34% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 17% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 0% |
Students |
NYU | Bucknell | ||
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| % In-State | 26% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 52% | 74% | ||
Campus |
NYU | 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
- New York University is larger than than Bucknell based on total student enrollment (59,144 students vs. 3,787 students)
NYU vs. Bucknell Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, NYU or Bucknell?
- Bucknell University is 10.9% more expensive to attend than NYU for in-state tuition ($61,408.00 vs. $55,384.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.9% higher at Bucknell than New York University ($61,408.00 vs. $55,384.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at New York University than Bucknell ($29,499 vs. $39,965)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bucknell University are 32% lower than costs at New York University ($15,358 vs. $20,272)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bucknell University than New York University (56% vs. 45%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by New York University students is 24.7% larger than aid received Bucknell University ($47,096 vs. $37,775)
NYU vs. Bucknell Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, NYU or Bucknell? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bucknell or NYU .
- The average SAT score at New York University (1360) is 45 points higher than at Bucknell (1315)
- Incoming NYU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Bucknell (30)
- Accepted freshman NYU students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Bucknell (3.62)
- Bucknell has a higher acceptance rate (32.6%) than NYU (12.5%)
NYU vs. Bucknell Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, NYU 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 NYU.
- The graduation rate at Bucknell is higher than New York University (91% vs. 86%)
- Graduates from Bucknell University earn on average $300 more per year than NYU graduates after ten years. ($76,300 vs. $76,000)
- New York University students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Bucknell graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- NYU graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Bucknell graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More Bucknell graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former NYU students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/