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BU BC Lafayette College Lehigh Villanova Tufts Babson University of Richmond NYU Brandeis University Colgate Bentley| Northeastern University | Bucknell University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Northeastern | Bucknell | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Lewisburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 30,013 | 3,787 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #130 | #71 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northeastern.edu | bucknell.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northeastern | Bucknell | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,100 | $61,408 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,100 | $61,408 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,430 | $15,358 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,827 | $39,965 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,331 | $37,775 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 56% |
Admission |
Northeastern | Bucknell | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 91,000 | 11,707 | ||
| Admitted | 6,191 | 3,811 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 6.8% | 32.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 40.7% | 27.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.91 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | High | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1440/1550 | 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 1, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Northeastern | Bucknell | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northeastern | Bucknell | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $69,500 | $76,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,875 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $288 | $279 |
Diversity |
Northeastern | Bucknell | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 20% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
Northeastern | Bucknell | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 66% | 74% | ||
Campus |
Northeastern | Bucknell | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northeastern University is larger than than Bucknell based on total student enrollment (30,013 students vs. 3,787 students)
Northeastern vs. Bucknell Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northeastern or Bucknell?
- Bucknell University is 3.9% more expensive to attend than Northeastern for in-state tuition ($61,408.00 vs. $59,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.9% higher at Bucknell than Northeastern University ($61,408.00 vs. $59,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northeastern University than Bucknell ($35,827 vs. $39,965)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bucknell University are 20% lower than costs at Northeastern University ($15,358 vs. $18,430)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Northeastern University than Bucknell University (82% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northeastern University students is 12.1% larger than aid received Bucknell University ($42,331 vs. $37,775)
Northeastern vs. Bucknell Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northeastern or Bucknell? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bucknell or Northeastern .
- The average SAT score at Northeastern University (1435) is 120 points higher than at Bucknell (1315)
- Incoming Northeastern students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at Bucknell (30)
- Accepted freshman Northeastern students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.91) than students at Bucknell (3.62)
- Bucknell has a higher acceptance rate (32.6%) than Northeastern (6.8%)
Northeastern vs. Bucknell Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northeastern 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 Northeastern.
- The graduation rate at Bucknell is higher than Northeastern University (91% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Bucknell University earn on average $6,800 more per year than Northeastern graduates after ten years. ($76,300 vs. $69,500)
- Bucknell University students graduate with a $875 lower median federal student loan debt than Northeastern graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,875)
- Bucknell graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Northeastern graduates. ($279 vs. $288)
- More Bucknell graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Northeastern students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/