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Overview |
UConn | Bucknell | ||
| Location | Storrs, CT | Lewisburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 27,364 | 3,892 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #100 | #73 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uconn.edu | bucknell.edu | ||
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Costs |
UConn | Bucknell | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,332 | $64,418 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,000 | $64,418 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,996 | $16,118 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,324 | $38,486 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,989 | $41,211 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 75% | 56% |
Admission |
UConn | Bucknell | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 46,645 | 11,010 | ||
| Admitted | 25,164 | 3,524 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.9% | 32% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 29.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 31/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1420 | 1300/1450 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2026 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
UConn | Bucknell | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UConn | Bucknell | ||
| Graduation Rate | 83% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,000 | $76,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $279 |
Diversity |
UConn | Bucknell | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
UConn | Bucknell | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 74% | ||
Campus |
UConn | 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
- University of Connecticut is larger than than Bucknell based on total student enrollment (27,364 students vs. 3,892 students)
UConn vs. Bucknell Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UConn or Bucknell?
- Bucknell University is 294.4% more expensive to attend than UConn for in-state tuition ($64,418.00 vs. $16,332.00)
- Out of state tuition is 65.2% higher at Bucknell than University of Connecticut ($64,418.00 vs. $39,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Connecticut than Bucknell ($22,324 vs. $38,486)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Connecticut are 15.2% lower than costs at Bucknell University ($13,996 vs. $16,118)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Connecticut than Bucknell University (75% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bucknell University students is 142.6% larger than aid received University of Connecticut ($41,211 vs. $16,989)
UConn vs. Bucknell Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UConn or Bucknell? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bucknell or UConn .
- The average SAT score at Bucknell University (1315) is 65 points higher than at UConn (1250)
- Incoming Bucknell students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at UConn (29)
- Accepted freshman UConn students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Bucknell (3.62)
- UConn has a higher acceptance rate (53.9%) than Bucknell (32%)
UConn vs. Bucknell Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UConn 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 UConn.
- The graduation rate at Bucknell is higher than University of Connecticut (91% vs. 83%)
- Graduates from Bucknell University earn on average $14,300 more per year than UConn graduates after ten years. ($76,300 vs. $62,000)
- University of Connecticut students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Bucknell graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- UConn graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Bucknell graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More Bucknell graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UConn students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/