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Overview |
PLNU | Bucknell | ||
| Location | San Diego, CA | Lewisburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,494 | 3,892 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #252 | #73 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of the Nazarene | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pointloma.edu | bucknell.edu | ||
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Costs |
PLNU | Bucknell | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,600 | $64,418 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,600 | $64,418 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,850 | $16,118 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,370 | $38,486 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,277 | $41,211 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 56% |
Admission |
PLNU | Bucknell | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,065 | 11,010 | ||
| Admitted | 2,506 | 3,524 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.8% | 32% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.2% | 29.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 22/30 | 31/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1410 | 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 15, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
PLNU | Bucknell | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PLNU | Bucknell | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,500 | $76,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
PLNU | Bucknell | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 23% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
PLNU | Bucknell | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 74% | ||
Campus |
PLNU | 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
- Point Loma Nazarene University is larger than than Bucknell based on total student enrollment (4,494 students vs. 3,892 students)
PLNU vs. Bucknell Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PLNU or Bucknell?
- Bucknell University is 51.2% more expensive to attend than PLNU for in-state tuition ($64,418.00 vs. $42,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51.2% higher at Bucknell than Point Loma Nazarene University ($64,418.00 vs. $42,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Point Loma Nazarene University than Bucknell ($36,370 vs. $38,486)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Point Loma Nazarene University are 25.4% lower than costs at Bucknell University ($12,850 vs. $16,118)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Point Loma Nazarene University than Bucknell University (93% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bucknell University students is 103.2% larger than aid received Point Loma Nazarene University ($41,211 vs. $20,277)
PLNU vs. Bucknell Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, PLNU or Bucknell? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bucknell or PLNU .
- The average SAT score at Bucknell University (1315) is 167 points higher than at PLNU (1148)
- Incoming Bucknell students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at PLNU (26)
- Accepted freshman PLNU students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at Bucknell (3.62)
- PLNU has a higher acceptance rate (81.8%) than Bucknell (32%)
PLNU vs. Bucknell Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PLNU 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 PLNU.
- The graduation rate at Bucknell is higher than Point Loma Nazarene University (91% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from Bucknell University earn on average $22,800 more per year than PLNU graduates after ten years. ($76,300 vs. $53,500)
- Point Loma Nazarene University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Bucknell graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- PLNU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Bucknell graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Bucknell graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PLNU 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/