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Overview |
University of Portland | Bucknell | ||
| Location | Portland, OR | Lewisburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,793 | 3,787 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #120 | #71 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | up.edu | bucknell.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of Portland | Bucknell | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $51,352 | $61,408 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $51,352 | $61,408 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,172 | $15,358 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,717 | $39,965 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,657 | $37,775 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 56% |
Admission |
University of Portland | Bucknell | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 10,122 | 11,707 | ||
| Admitted | 9,364 | 3,811 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.5% | 32.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.7% | 27.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 27/31 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1228/1410 | 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
University of Portland | Bucknell | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of Portland | Bucknell | ||
| Graduation Rate | 76% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,000 | $76,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,313 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $251 | $279 |
Diversity |
University of Portland | Bucknell | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
University of Portland | Bucknell | ||
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| % In-State | 30% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 67% | 74% | ||
Campus |
University of Portland | Bucknell | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Portland is larger than than Bucknell based on total student enrollment (3,793 students vs. 3,787 students)
University of Portland vs. Bucknell Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of Portland or Bucknell?
- Bucknell University is 19.6% more expensive to attend than University of Portland for in-state tuition ($61,408.00 vs. $51,352.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.6% higher at Bucknell than University of Portland ($61,408.00 vs. $51,352.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Portland than Bucknell ($33,717 vs. $39,965)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bucknell University are 11.8% lower than costs at University of Portland ($15,358 vs. $17,172)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Portland than Bucknell University (99% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bucknell University students is 12.2% larger than aid received University of Portland ($37,775 vs. $33,657)
University of Portland vs. Bucknell Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University of Portland or Bucknell? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bucknell or University of Portland .
- The average SAT score at Bucknell University (1315) is 120 points higher than at University of Portland (1195)
- Accepted freshman University of Portland students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Bucknell (3.62)
- University of Portland has a higher acceptance rate (92.5%) than Bucknell (32.6%)
University of Portland vs. Bucknell Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of Portland 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 of Portland.
- The graduation rate at Bucknell is higher than University of Portland (91% vs. 76%)
- Graduates from Bucknell University earn on average $17,300 more per year than University of Portland graduates after ten years. ($76,300 vs. $59,000)
- University of Portland students graduate with a $2,687 lower median federal student loan debt than Bucknell graduates. ($24,313 vs. $27,000)
- University of Portland graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than Bucknell graduates. ($251 vs. $279)
- More Bucknell graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Portland students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 85%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/