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Overview |
University at Albany- SUNY | Bucknell | ||
| Location | Albany, NY | Lewisburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 16,658 | 3,787 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #242 | #71 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | albany.edu | bucknell.edu | ||
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Costs |
University at Albany- SUNY | Bucknell | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $61,408 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,910 | $61,408 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,598 | $15,358 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,714 | $39,965 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,485 | $37,775 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 56% |
Admission |
University at Albany- SUNY | Bucknell | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,976 | 11,707 | ||
| Admitted | 17,639 | 3,811 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.9% | 32.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15% | 27.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 22/31 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1320 | 1310/1470 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University at Albany- SUNY | Bucknell | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,800 | $76,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,065 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $279 |
Diversity |
University at Albany- SUNY | Bucknell | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
University at Albany- SUNY | Bucknell | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 74% | ||
Campus |
University at Albany- SUNY | Bucknell | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- SUNY at Albany is larger than than Bucknell based on total student enrollment (16,658 students vs. 3,787 students)
University at Albany- SUNY vs. Bucknell Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University at Albany- SUNY or Bucknell?
- Bucknell University is 768.6% more expensive to attend than University at Albany- SUNY for in-state tuition ($61,408.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 146.5% higher at Bucknell than SUNY at Albany ($61,408.00 vs. $24,910.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY at Albany than Bucknell ($17,714 vs. $39,965)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bucknell University are 1.6% lower than costs at SUNY at Albany ($15,358 vs. $15,598)
- More students receive financial grant aid at SUNY at Albany than Bucknell University (95% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bucknell University students is 228.9% larger than aid received SUNY at Albany ($37,775 vs. $11,485)
University at Albany- SUNY vs. Bucknell Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University at Albany- SUNY or Bucknell? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bucknell or University at Albany- SUNY .
- The average SAT score at Bucknell University (1315) is 224 points higher than at University at Albany- SUNY (1091)
- Incoming Bucknell students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at University at Albany- SUNY (24)
- Accepted freshman Bucknell students have a 0.32 point higher average high school GPA (3.62) than students at University at Albany- SUNY (3.3)
- University at Albany- SUNY has a higher acceptance rate (67.9%) than Bucknell (32.6%)
University at Albany- SUNY vs. Bucknell Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University at Albany- SUNY 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 University at Albany- SUNY.
- The graduation rate at Bucknell is higher than SUNY at Albany (91% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from Bucknell University earn on average $20,500 more per year than University at Albany- SUNY graduates after ten years. ($76,300 vs. $55,800)
- SUNY at Albany students graduate with a $5,935 lower median federal student loan debt than Bucknell graduates. ($21,065 vs. $27,000)
- University at Albany- SUNY graduates are paying $62 less per month on federal student loans than Bucknell graduates. ($217 vs. $279)
- More Bucknell graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University at Albany- SUNY students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/