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Overview |
Vassar | Bucknell | ||
| Location | Poughkeepsie, NY | Lewisburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,459 | 3,787 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #47 | #71 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | vassar.edu | bucknell.edu | ||
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Costs |
Vassar | Bucknell | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,840 | $61,408 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,840 | $61,408 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,560 | $15,358 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,603 | $39,965 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $50,193 | $37,775 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 57% | 56% |
Admission |
Vassar | Bucknell | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,412 | 11,707 | ||
| Admitted | 2,129 | 3,811 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 18.7% | 32.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 32% | 27.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1430/1535 | 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 1, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Vassar | Bucknell | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Vassar | Bucknell | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,400 | $76,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 92% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,780 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $163 | $279 |
Diversity |
Vassar | Bucknell | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Vassar | Bucknell | ||
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| % In-State | 24% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 69% | 74% | ||
Campus |
Vassar | 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
- Bucknell University is larger than than Vassar based on total student enrollment (3,787 students vs. 2,459 students)
Vassar vs. Bucknell Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Vassar or Bucknell?
- Vassar College is 4% more expensive to attend than Bucknell for in-state tuition ($63,840.00 vs. $61,408.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4% higher at Vassar than Bucknell University ($63,840.00 vs. $61,408.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Vassar College than Bucknell ($30,603 vs. $39,965)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bucknell University are 7.8% lower than costs at Vassar College ($15,358 vs. $16,560)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Vassar College than Bucknell University (57% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Vassar College students is 32.9% larger than aid received Bucknell University ($50,193 vs. $37,775)
Vassar vs. Bucknell Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Vassar or Bucknell? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bucknell or Vassar .
- The average SAT score at Vassar College (1405) is 90 points higher than at Bucknell (1315)
- Incoming Vassar students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at Bucknell (30)
- Accepted freshman Vassar students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Bucknell (3.62)
- Bucknell has a higher acceptance rate (32.6%) than Vassar (18.7%)
Vassar vs. Bucknell Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Vassar 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 Vassar.
- The graduation rate at Vassar is the same as at Bucknell University (91% vs. 91%)
- Graduates from Bucknell University earn on average $17,900 more per year than Vassar graduates after ten years. ($76,300 vs. $58,400)
- Vassar College students graduate with a $11,220 lower median federal student loan debt than Bucknell graduates. ($15,780 vs. $27,000)
- Vassar graduates are paying $116 less per month on federal student loans than Bucknell graduates. ($163 vs. $279)
- More Vassar graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bucknell students, three years after graduation. (92% vs. 89%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/