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Overview |
Salisbury | Bucknell | ||
| Location | Salisbury, MD | Lewisburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,030 | 3,892 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #356 | #73 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salisbury.edu | bucknell.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salisbury | Bucknell | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,706 | $64,418 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,400 | $64,418 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,416 | $16,118 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,931 | $38,486 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,192 | $41,211 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 56% |
Admission |
Salisbury | Bucknell | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,090 | 11,010 | ||
| Admitted | 7,170 | 3,524 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.6% | 32% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.2% | 29.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 26/28 | 31/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1310 | 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 | Jan 15, 2026 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Salisbury | Bucknell | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salisbury | Bucknell | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,000 | $76,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,153 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $208 | $279 |
Diversity |
Salisbury | Bucknell | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
Salisbury | Bucknell | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 74% | ||
Campus |
Salisbury | 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
- Salisbury University is larger than than Bucknell based on total student enrollment (7,030 students vs. 3,892 students)
Salisbury vs. Bucknell Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salisbury or Bucknell?
- Bucknell University is 735.9% more expensive to attend than Salisbury for in-state tuition ($64,418.00 vs. $7,706.00)
- Out of state tuition is 250.1% higher at Bucknell than Salisbury University ($64,418.00 vs. $18,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Salisbury University than Bucknell ($17,931 vs. $38,486)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Salisbury University are 20.1% lower than costs at Bucknell University ($13,416 vs. $16,118)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salisbury University than Bucknell University (89% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bucknell University students is 403.1% larger than aid received Salisbury University ($41,211 vs. $8,192)
Salisbury vs. Bucknell Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salisbury or Bucknell? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bucknell or Salisbury .
- Accepted freshman Salisbury students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Bucknell (3.62)
- Salisbury has a higher acceptance rate (88.6%) than Bucknell (32%)
Salisbury vs. Bucknell Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salisbury 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 Salisbury.
- The graduation rate at Bucknell is higher than Salisbury University (91% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Bucknell University earn on average $24,300 more per year than Salisbury graduates after ten years. ($76,300 vs. $52,000)
- Salisbury University students graduate with a $6,847 lower median federal student loan debt than Bucknell graduates. ($20,153 vs. $27,000)
- Salisbury graduates are paying $71 less per month on federal student loans than Bucknell graduates. ($208 vs. $279)
- More Bucknell graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Salisbury students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/