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Overview |
Wesleyan University | Bucknell | ||
| Location | Middletown, CT | Lewisburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,271 | 3,892 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #30 | #73 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wesleyan.edu | bucknell.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wesleyan University | Bucknell | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $66,716 | $64,418 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $66,716 | $64,418 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,034 | $16,118 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,463 | $38,486 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $64,709 | $41,211 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 38% | 56% |
Admission |
Wesleyan University | Bucknell | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,500 | 11,010 | ||
| Admitted | 2,479 | 3,524 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 17.1% | 32% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.5% | 29.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 31/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1450/1540 | 1300/1450 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Wesleyan University | Bucknell | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wesleyan University | Bucknell | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,000 | $76,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $180 | $279 |
Diversity |
Wesleyan University | Bucknell | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
Wesleyan University | Bucknell | ||
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| % In-State | 10% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 75% | 74% | ||
Campus |
Wesleyan University | 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
- Bucknell University is larger than than Wesleyan University based on total student enrollment (3,892 students vs. 3,271 students)
Wesleyan University vs. Bucknell Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wesleyan University or Bucknell?
- Wesleyan University is 3.6% more expensive to attend than Bucknell for in-state tuition ($66,716.00 vs. $64,418.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.6% higher at Wesleyan University than Bucknell University ($66,716.00 vs. $64,418.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wesleyan University than Bucknell ($20,463 vs. $38,486)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bucknell University are 18.1% lower than costs at Wesleyan University ($16,118 vs. $19,034)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bucknell University than Wesleyan University (56% vs. 38%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wesleyan University students is 57% larger than aid received Bucknell University ($64,709 vs. $41,211)
Wesleyan University vs. Bucknell Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wesleyan University or Bucknell? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bucknell or Wesleyan University .
- Bucknell has a higher acceptance rate (32%) than Wesleyan University (17.1%)
Wesleyan University vs. Bucknell Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wesleyan University 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 Wesleyan University.
- The graduation rate at Wesleyan University is higher than Bucknell University (92% vs. 91%)
- Graduates from Bucknell University earn on average $18,300 more per year than Wesleyan University graduates after ten years. ($76,300 vs. $58,000)
- Wesleyan University students graduate with a $9,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Bucknell graduates. ($17,500 vs. $27,000)
- Wesleyan University graduates are paying $99 less per month on federal student loans than Bucknell graduates. ($180 vs. $279)
- More Bucknell graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wesleyan University students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 89%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/