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Lafayette College NJIT Lehigh Villanova RPI University of Richmond Colgate Rutgers NYU RIT Denison Northeastern| Stevens Institute of Technology | Bucknell University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Stevens | Bucknell | ||
| Location | Hoboken, NJ | Lewisburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 9,314 | 3,787 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #104 | #71 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | stevens.edu | bucknell.edu | ||
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Costs |
Stevens | Bucknell | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,424 | $61,408 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,424 | $61,408 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,080 | $15,358 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,689 | $39,965 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,949 | $37,775 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 56% |
Admission |
Stevens | Bucknell | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,500 | 11,707 | ||
| Admitted | 5,778 | 3,811 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 46.2% | 32.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.5% | 27.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.88 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1380/1510 | 1310/1470 | ||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
Stevens | Bucknell | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Stevens | Bucknell | ||
| Graduation Rate | 79% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $89,100 | $76,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $292 | $279 |
Diversity |
Stevens | Bucknell | ||
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| % Men | 71% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 29% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 0% |
Students |
Stevens | Bucknell | ||
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| % In-State | 64% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 32% | 74% | ||
Campus |
Stevens | 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
- Stevens Institute of Technology is larger than than Bucknell based on total student enrollment (9,314 students vs. 3,787 students)
Stevens vs. Bucknell Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Stevens or Bucknell?
- Bucknell University is 8.8% more expensive to attend than Stevens for in-state tuition ($61,408.00 vs. $56,424.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.8% higher at Bucknell than Stevens Institute of Technology ($61,408.00 vs. $56,424.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bucknell University than Stevens ($39,965 vs. $41,689)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bucknell University are 11.2% lower than costs at Stevens Institute of Technology ($15,358 vs. $17,080)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Stevens Institute of Technology than Bucknell University (99% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bucknell University students is 18.2% larger than aid received Stevens Institute of Technology ($37,775 vs. $31,949)
Stevens vs. Bucknell Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Stevens or Bucknell? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bucknell or Stevens .
- The average SAT score at Stevens Institute of Technology (1340) is 25 points higher than at Bucknell (1315)
- Incoming Stevens students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Bucknell (30)
- Accepted freshman Stevens students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.88) than students at Bucknell (3.62)
- Stevens has a higher acceptance rate (46.2%) than Bucknell (32.6%)
Stevens vs. Bucknell Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Stevens 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 Stevens.
- The graduation rate at Bucknell is higher than Stevens Institute of Technology (91% vs. 79%)
- Graduates from Stevens Institute of Technology earn on average $12,800 more per year than Bucknell graduates after ten years. ($89,100 vs. $76,300)
- Bucknell University students graduate with a $1,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Stevens graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,250)
- Bucknell graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Stevens graduates. ($279 vs. $292)
- More Stevens graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bucknell students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 89%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/