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Overview |
Wheaton College | Bucknell | ||
| Location | Norton, MA | Lewisburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,778 | 3,892 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #177 | #73 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wheatoncollege.edu | bucknell.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wheaton College | Bucknell | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,600 | $64,418 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,600 | $64,418 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,430 | $16,118 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,638 | $38,486 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $45,217 | $41,211 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 56% |
Admission |
Wheaton College | Bucknell | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,702 | 11,010 | ||
| Admitted | 3,354 | 3,524 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 71.3% | 32% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.6% | 29.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 31/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1420 | 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 | Feb 15, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Wheaton College | Bucknell | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wheaton College | Bucknell | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,700 | $76,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Wheaton College | Bucknell | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 1% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Wheaton College | Bucknell | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 74% | ||
Campus |
Wheaton 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 Wheaton College based on total student enrollment (3,892 students vs. 1,778 students)
Wheaton College vs. Bucknell Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wheaton College or Bucknell?
- Bucknell University is 4.6% more expensive to attend than Wheaton College for in-state tuition ($64,418.00 vs. $61,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.6% higher at Bucknell than Wheaton College ($64,418.00 vs. $61,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wheaton College than Bucknell ($31,638 vs. $38,486)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wheaton College are 4.5% lower than costs at Bucknell University ($15,430 vs. $16,118)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wheaton College than Bucknell University (96% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wheaton College students is 9.7% larger than aid received Bucknell University ($45,217 vs. $41,211)
Wheaton College vs. Bucknell Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wheaton College or Bucknell? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bucknell or Wheaton College .
- Accepted freshman Bucknell students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.62) than students at Wheaton College (3.48)
- Wheaton College has a higher acceptance rate (71.3%) than Bucknell (32%)
Wheaton College vs. Bucknell Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wheaton 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 Wheaton College.
- The graduation rate at Bucknell is higher than Wheaton College (91% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Bucknell University earn on average $22,600 more per year than Wheaton College graduates after ten years. ($76,300 vs. $53,700)
- Wheaton College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Bucknell graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Wheaton College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Bucknell graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Bucknell graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wheaton College students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 86%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/