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Overview |
Rose-Hulman | Bucknell | ||
| Location | Terre Haute, IN | Lewisburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,250 | 3,892 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #115 | #73 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rose-hulman.edu | bucknell.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rose-Hulman | Bucknell | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,998 | $64,418 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,998 | $64,418 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,718 | $16,118 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $44,016 | $38,486 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,210 | $41,211 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 56% |
Admission |
Rose-Hulman | Bucknell | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,384 | 11,010 | ||
| Admitted | 3,920 | 3,524 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.8% | 32% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.5% | 29.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 29/34 | 31/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1280/1470 | 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 | Mar 1, 2026 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Rose-Hulman | Bucknell | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rose-Hulman | Bucknell | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $84,200 | $76,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Rose-Hulman | Bucknell | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 0% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Rose-Hulman | Bucknell | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 74% | ||
Campus |
Rose-Hulman | 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 Rose-Hulman based on total student enrollment (3,892 students vs. 2,250 students)
Rose-Hulman vs. Bucknell Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rose-Hulman or Bucknell?
- Bucknell University is 21.5% more expensive to attend than Rose-Hulman for in-state tuition ($64,418.00 vs. $52,998.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.5% higher at Bucknell than Rose Hulman Institute of Technology ($64,418.00 vs. $52,998.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bucknell University than Rose-Hulman ($38,486 vs. $44,016)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bucknell University are 9.9% lower than costs at Rose Hulman Institute of Technology ($16,118 vs. $17,718)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rose Hulman Institute of Technology than Bucknell University (99% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bucknell University students is 36.4% larger than aid received Rose Hulman Institute of Technology ($41,211 vs. $30,210)
Rose-Hulman vs. Bucknell Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rose-Hulman or Bucknell? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bucknell or Rose-Hulman .
- The average SAT score at Rose Hulman Institute of Technology (1322) is 7 points higher than at Bucknell (1315)
- Incoming Rose-Hulman students have at the same average ACT score (30) as students at Bucknell (30)
- Accepted freshman Rose-Hulman students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Bucknell (3.62)
- Rose-Hulman has a higher acceptance rate (72.8%) than Bucknell (32%)
Rose-Hulman vs. Bucknell Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rose-Hulman 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 Rose-Hulman.
- The graduation rate at Bucknell is higher than Rose Hulman Institute of Technology (91% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Rose Hulman Institute of Technology earn on average $7,900 more per year than Bucknell graduates after ten years. ($84,200 vs. $76,300)
- Bucknell University and Rose-Hulman graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Bucknell University and Rose-Hulman graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Rose-Hulman graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bucknell students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 89%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/