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Overview |
Oberlin | Bucknell | ||
| Location | Oberlin, OH | Lewisburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,992 | 3,787 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #148 | #71 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | oberlin.edu | bucknell.edu | ||
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Costs |
Oberlin | Bucknell | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,106 | $61,408 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,106 | $61,408 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,390 | $15,358 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $46,462 | $39,965 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,040 | $37,775 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 56% |
Admission |
Oberlin | Bucknell | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,066 | 11,707 | ||
| Admitted | 3,859 | 3,811 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 34.9% | 32.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.9% | 27.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1360/1530 | 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Oberlin | Bucknell | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Oberlin | Bucknell | ||
| Graduation Rate | 88% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,900 | $76,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,579 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $279 |
Diversity |
Oberlin | Bucknell | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Oberlin | Bucknell | ||
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| % In-State | 6% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 84% | 74% | ||
Campus |
Oberlin | Bucknell | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Bucknell University is larger than than Oberlin based on total student enrollment (3,787 students vs. 2,992 students)
Oberlin vs. Bucknell Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Oberlin or Bucknell?
- Bucknell University is 0.5% more expensive to attend than Oberlin for in-state tuition ($61,408.00 vs. $61,106.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.5% higher at Bucknell than Oberlin College ($61,408.00 vs. $61,106.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bucknell University than Oberlin ($39,965 vs. $46,462)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bucknell University are 19.7% lower than costs at Oberlin College ($15,358 vs. $18,390)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Oberlin College than Bucknell University (98% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bucknell University students is 7.8% larger than aid received Oberlin College ($37,775 vs. $35,040)
Oberlin vs. Bucknell Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Oberlin or Bucknell? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bucknell or Oberlin .
- The average SAT score at Oberlin College (1357) is 42 points higher than at Bucknell (1315)
- Incoming Oberlin students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Bucknell (30)
- Accepted freshman Oberlin students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Bucknell (3.62)
- Oberlin has a higher acceptance rate (34.9%) than Bucknell (32.6%)
Oberlin vs. Bucknell Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Oberlin 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 Oberlin.
- The graduation rate at Bucknell is higher than Oberlin College (91% vs. 88%)
- Graduates from Bucknell University earn on average $32,400 more per year than Oberlin graduates after ten years. ($76,300 vs. $43,900)
- Oberlin College students graduate with a $421 lower median federal student loan debt than Bucknell graduates. ($26,579 vs. $27,000)
- Oberlin 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 Oberlin 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/