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Overview |
U of R | Bucknell | ||
| Location | Rochester, NY | Lewisburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 12,197 | 3,787 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #53 | #71 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rochester.edu | bucknell.edu | ||
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Costs |
U of R | Bucknell | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $60,550 | $61,408 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $60,550 | $61,408 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,232 | $15,358 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,775 | $39,965 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $39,715 | $37,775 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 71% | 56% |
Admission |
U of R | Bucknell | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,966 | 11,707 | ||
| Admitted | 7,768 | 3,811 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 38.9% | 32.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.9% | 27.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1390/1540 | 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 5, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
U of R | Bucknell | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
U of R | Bucknell | ||
| Graduation Rate | 83% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $71,000 | $76,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $279 |
Diversity |
U of R | Bucknell | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 18% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 0% |
Students |
U of R | Bucknell | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 74% | ||
Campus |
U of R | Bucknell | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Rochester is larger than than Bucknell based on total student enrollment (12,197 students vs. 3,787 students)
U of R vs. Bucknell Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, U of R or Bucknell?
- Bucknell University is 1.4% more expensive to attend than U of R for in-state tuition ($61,408.00 vs. $60,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 1.4% higher at Bucknell than University of Rochester ($61,408.00 vs. $60,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Rochester than Bucknell ($39,775 vs. $39,965)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bucknell University are 18.7% lower than costs at University of Rochester ($15,358 vs. $18,232)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Rochester than Bucknell University (71% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Rochester students is 5.1% larger than aid received Bucknell University ($39,715 vs. $37,775)
U of R vs. Bucknell Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, U of R or Bucknell? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bucknell or U of R .
- Accepted freshman U of R students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Bucknell (3.62)
- U of R has a higher acceptance rate (38.9%) than Bucknell (32.6%)
U of R vs. Bucknell Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, U of R 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 U of R.
- The graduation rate at Bucknell is higher than University of Rochester (91% vs. 83%)
- Graduates from Bucknell University earn on average $5,300 more per year than U of R graduates after ten years. ($76,300 vs. $71,000)
- University of Rochester students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Bucknell graduates. ($24,500 vs. $27,000)
- U of R graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Bucknell graduates. ($253 vs. $279)
- More Bucknell graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former U of R students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/