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Overview |
Union College | Bucknell | ||
| Location | Schenectady, NY | Lewisburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,082 | 3,892 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #87 | #73 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | union.edu | bucknell.edu | ||
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Costs |
Union College | Bucknell | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $66,105 | $64,418 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $66,105 | $64,418 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,389 | $16,118 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $42,884 | $38,486 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,751 | $41,211 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 94% | 56% |
Admission |
Union College | Bucknell | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,295 | 11,010 | ||
| Admitted | 4,070 | 3,524 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 43.8% | 32% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.5% | 29.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.5 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 31/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1310/1480 | 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 |
Union College | Bucknell | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Union College | Bucknell | ||
| Graduation Rate | 86% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $74,200 | $76,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Union College | Bucknell | ||
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| % Men | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Union College | Bucknell | ||
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| % In-State | 28% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 74% | ||
Campus |
Union College | 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
- Bucknell University is larger than than Union College based on total student enrollment (3,892 students vs. 2,082 students)
Union College vs. Bucknell Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Union College or Bucknell?
- Union College is 2.6% more expensive to attend than Bucknell for in-state tuition ($66,105.00 vs. $64,418.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.6% higher at Union College than Bucknell University ($66,105.00 vs. $64,418.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bucknell University than Union College ($38,486 vs. $42,884)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bucknell University are 1.7% lower than costs at Union College ($16,118 vs. $16,389)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Union College than Bucknell University (94% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bucknell University students is 6.3% larger than aid received Union College ($41,211 vs. $38,751)
Union College vs. Bucknell Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Union College or Bucknell? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bucknell or Union College .
- Accepted freshman Bucknell students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.62) than students at Union College (3.5)
- Union College has a higher acceptance rate (43.8%) than Bucknell (32%)
Union College vs. Bucknell Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Union 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 Union College.
- The graduation rate at Bucknell is higher than Union College (91% vs. 86%)
- Graduates from Bucknell University earn on average $2,100 more per year than Union College graduates after ten years. ($76,300 vs. $74,200)
- Bucknell University and Union College graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Bucknell University and Union College graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Bucknell graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Union College students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 86%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/