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Overview |
Tulane | Bucknell | ||
| Location | New Orleans, LA | Lewisburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 13,078 | 3,892 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #73 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | tulane.edu | bucknell.edu | ||
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Costs |
Tulane | Bucknell | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,306 | $64,418 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,306 | $64,418 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,088 | $16,118 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $50,631 | $38,486 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,074 | $41,211 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 60% | 56% |
Admission |
Tulane | Bucknell | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 27,936 | 11,010 | ||
| Admitted | 4,077 | 3,524 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 14.6% | 32% | ||
| Enrolled % | 45.8% | 29.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.64 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 31/33 | 31/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1390/1510 | 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 |
Tulane | Bucknell | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Tulane | Bucknell | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $74,200 | $76,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,529 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $284 | $279 |
Diversity |
Tulane | Bucknell | ||
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| % Men | 15% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 24% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 70% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
Tulane | Bucknell | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 86% | 74% | ||
Campus |
Tulane | Bucknell | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Tulane University is larger than than Bucknell based on total student enrollment (13,078 students vs. 3,892 students)
Tulane vs. Bucknell Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Tulane or Bucknell?
- Bucknell University is 5.1% more expensive to attend than Tulane for in-state tuition ($64,418.00 vs. $61,306.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.1% higher at Bucknell than Tulane University ($64,418.00 vs. $61,306.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bucknell University than Tulane ($38,486 vs. $50,631)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bucknell University are 12.2% lower than costs at Tulane University ($16,118 vs. $18,088)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Tulane University than Bucknell University (60% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bucknell University students is 24.6% larger than aid received Tulane University ($41,211 vs. $33,074)
Tulane vs. Bucknell Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Tulane or Bucknell? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bucknell or Tulane .
- The average SAT score at Tulane University (1346) is 31 points higher than at Bucknell (1315)
- Incoming Tulane students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Bucknell (30)
- Accepted freshman Tulane students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.64) than students at Bucknell (3.62)
- Bucknell has a higher acceptance rate (32%) than Tulane (14.6%)
Tulane vs. Bucknell Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Tulane 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 Tulane.
- Graduates from Bucknell University earn on average $2,100 more per year than Tulane graduates after ten years. ($76,300 vs. $74,200)
- Bucknell University students graduate with a $529 lower median federal student loan debt than Tulane graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,529)
- Bucknell graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Tulane graduates. ($279 vs. $284)
- More Bucknell graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Tulane students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/