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Overview |
Smith College | Bucknell | ||
| Location | Northampton, MA | Lewisburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,830 | 3,892 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #67 | #73 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | smith.edu | bucknell.edu | ||
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Costs |
Smith College | Bucknell | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,260 | $64,418 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,260 | $64,418 | ||
| Room & Board | $21,310 | $16,118 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,823 | $38,486 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $54,311 | $41,211 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 68% | 56% |
Admission |
Smith College | Bucknell | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,869 | 11,010 | ||
| Admitted | 1,947 | 3,524 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 19.7% | 32% | ||
| Enrolled % | 33.3% | 29.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 31/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1408/1540 | 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 |
Smith College | Bucknell | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Smith College | Bucknell | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,900 | $76,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $279 |
Diversity |
Smith College | Bucknell | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 14% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 0% |
Students |
Smith College | Bucknell | ||
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| % In-State | 15% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 74% | 74% | ||
Campus |
Smith College | Bucknell | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Bucknell University is larger than than Smith College based on total student enrollment (3,892 students vs. 2,830 students)
Smith College vs. Bucknell Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Smith College or Bucknell?
- Bucknell University is 5.2% more expensive to attend than Smith College for in-state tuition ($64,418.00 vs. $61,260.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.2% higher at Bucknell than Smith College ($64,418.00 vs. $61,260.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Smith College than Bucknell ($27,823 vs. $38,486)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bucknell University are 32.2% lower than costs at Smith College ($16,118 vs. $21,310)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Smith College than Bucknell University (68% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Smith College students is 31.8% larger than aid received Bucknell University ($54,311 vs. $41,211)
Smith College vs. Bucknell Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Smith College or Bucknell? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bucknell or Smith College .
- Accepted freshman Smith College students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Bucknell (3.62)
- Bucknell has a higher acceptance rate (32%) than Smith College (19.7%)
Smith College vs. Bucknell Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Smith College 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 Smith College.
- The graduation rate at Bucknell is higher than Smith College (91% vs. 85%)
- Graduates from Bucknell University earn on average $27,400 more per year than Smith College graduates after ten years. ($76,300 vs. $48,900)
- Smith College students graduate with a $8,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Bucknell graduates. ($19,000 vs. $27,000)
- Smith College graduates are paying $83 less per month on federal student loans than Bucknell graduates. ($196 vs. $279)
- More Bucknell graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Smith College students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/