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Overview |
Ohio State | Bucknell | ||
| Location | Columbus, OH | Lewisburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 60,046 | 3,892 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #139 | #73 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | osu.edu | bucknell.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ohio State | Bucknell | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,826 | $64,418 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,332 | $64,418 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,272 | $16,118 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,575 | $38,486 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,791 | $41,211 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 64% | 56% |
Admission |
Ohio State | Bucknell | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 70,028 | 11,010 | ||
| Admitted | 35,588 | 3,524 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 50.8% | 32% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.7% | 29.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 31/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1330/1480 | 1300/1450 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Ohio State | Bucknell | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ohio State | Bucknell | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,600 | $76,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $279 |
Diversity |
Ohio State | Bucknell | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Ohio State | Bucknell | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 74% | ||
Campus |
Ohio State | 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
- Ohio State University is larger than than Bucknell based on total student enrollment (60,046 students vs. 3,892 students)
Ohio State vs. Bucknell Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ohio State or Bucknell?
- Bucknell University is 444.7% more expensive to attend than Ohio State for in-state tuition ($64,418.00 vs. $11,826.00)
- Out of state tuition is 72.6% higher at Bucknell than Ohio State University ($64,418.00 vs. $37,332.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio State University than Bucknell ($19,575 vs. $38,486)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio State University are 12.9% lower than costs at Bucknell University ($14,272 vs. $16,118)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ohio State University than Bucknell University (64% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bucknell University students is 249.5% larger than aid received Ohio State University ($41,211 vs. $11,791)
Ohio State vs. Bucknell Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ohio State or Bucknell? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bucknell or Ohio State .
- The average SAT score at Bucknell University (1315) is 20 points higher than at Ohio State (1295)
- Incoming Bucknell students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at Ohio State (29)
- Accepted freshman Ohio State students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Bucknell (3.62)
- Ohio State has a higher acceptance rate (50.8%) than Bucknell (32%)
Ohio State vs. Bucknell Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ohio State 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 Ohio State.
- The graduation rate at Bucknell is higher than Ohio State University (91% vs. 80%)
- Graduates from Bucknell University earn on average $25,700 more per year than Ohio State graduates after ten years. ($76,300 vs. $50,600)
- Ohio State University students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Bucknell graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- Ohio State graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Bucknell graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More Bucknell graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ohio State students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/