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Overview |
Bucknell | CNU | ||
| Location | Lewisburg, PA | Newport News, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,787 | 4,559 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #71 | #390 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bucknell.edu | cnu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bucknell | CNU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,408 | $9,375 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,408 | $22,613 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,358 | $11,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,965 | $23,287 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,775 | $8,022 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 56% | 66% |
Admission |
Bucknell | CNU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,707 | 7,428 | ||
| Admitted | 3,811 | 6,340 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 32.6% | 85.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.1% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.62 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1310/1470 | 1100/1290 | ||
| 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 15, 2024 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Bucknell | CNU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bucknell | CNU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $76,300 | $47,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
Bucknell | CNU | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
Bucknell | CNU | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 74% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Bucknell | CNU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Christopher Newport University is larger than than Bucknell based on total student enrollment (4,559 students vs. 3,787 students)
Bucknell vs. CNU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bucknell or CNU?
- Bucknell University is 555% more expensive to attend than CNU for in-state tuition ($61,408.00 vs. $9,375.00)
- Out of state tuition is 171.6% higher at Bucknell than Christopher Newport University ($61,408.00 vs. $22,613.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Christopher Newport University than Bucknell ($23,287 vs. $39,965)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Christopher Newport University are 28.1% lower than costs at Bucknell University ($11,990 vs. $15,358)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Christopher Newport University than Bucknell University (66% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bucknell University students is 370.9% larger than aid received Christopher Newport University ($37,775 vs. $8,022)
Bucknell vs. CNU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bucknell or CNU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CNU or Bucknell .
- The average SAT score at Bucknell University (1315) is 160 points higher than at CNU (1155)
- Incoming Bucknell students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at CNU (25)
- Accepted freshman CNU students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Bucknell (3.62)
- CNU has a higher acceptance rate (85.4%) than Bucknell (32.6%)
Bucknell vs. CNU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bucknell or CNU? 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 CNU and Bucknell.
- The graduation rate at Bucknell is higher than Christopher Newport University (91% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Bucknell University earn on average $29,200 more per year than CNU graduates after ten years. ($76,300 vs. $47,100)
- Christopher Newport University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Bucknell graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- CNU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Bucknell graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Bucknell graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CNU students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/