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Overview |
Washington College | Bucknell | ||
| Location | Chestertown, MD | Lewisburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 955 | 3,787 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #71 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | washcoll.edu | bucknell.edu | ||
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Costs |
Washington College | Bucknell | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,626 | $61,408 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,626 | $61,408 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,834 | $15,358 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,650 | $39,965 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,683 | $37,775 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 56% |
Admission |
Washington College | Bucknell | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,554 | 11,707 | ||
| Admitted | 1,908 | 3,811 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.7% | 32.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.1% | 27.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 25/29 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1390 | 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 | Feb 15, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Washington College | Bucknell | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Washington College | Bucknell | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,800 | $76,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $279 |
Diversity |
Washington College | Bucknell | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Washington College | Bucknell | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 74% | ||
Campus |
Washington College | 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
- Bucknell University is larger than than Washington College based on total student enrollment (3,787 students vs. 955 students)
Washington College vs. Bucknell Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Washington College or Bucknell?
- Bucknell University is 21.3% more expensive to attend than Washington College for in-state tuition ($61,408.00 vs. $50,626.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.3% higher at Bucknell than Washington College ($61,408.00 vs. $50,626.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Washington College than Bucknell ($31,650 vs. $39,965)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Washington College are 11% lower than costs at Bucknell University ($13,834 vs. $15,358)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington College than Bucknell University (98% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bucknell University students is 5.9% larger than aid received Washington College ($37,775 vs. $35,683)
Washington College vs. Bucknell Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Washington College or Bucknell? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bucknell or Washington College .
- Accepted freshman Washington College students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Bucknell (3.62)
- Washington College has a higher acceptance rate (74.7%) than Bucknell (32.6%)
Washington College vs. Bucknell Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Washington 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 Washington College.
- The graduation rate at Bucknell is higher than Washington College (91% vs. 75%)
- Graduates from Bucknell University earn on average $25,500 more per year than Washington College graduates after ten years. ($76,300 vs. $50,800)
- Washington College students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Bucknell graduates. ($24,250 vs. $27,000)
- Washington College graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Bucknell graduates. ($250 vs. $279)
- More Bucknell graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Washington College 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/