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Overview |
Bucknell | Lawrence | ||
| Location | Lewisburg, PA | Appleton, WI | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,787 | 1,426 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #71 | #207 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bucknell.edu | lawrence.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bucknell | Lawrence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,408 | $53,667 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,408 | $53,667 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,358 | $11,520 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,965 | $26,368 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,775 | $40,089 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 56% | 100% |
Admission |
Bucknell | Lawrence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,707 | 2,943 | ||
| Admitted | 3,811 | 2,127 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 32.6% | 72.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.1% | 17.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.62 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1310/1470 | 1210/1460 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Bucknell | Lawrence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bucknell | Lawrence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $76,300 | $45,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,350 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $282 |
Diversity |
Bucknell | Lawrence | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Bucknell | Lawrence | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 74% | 68% | ||
Campus |
Bucknell | Lawrence | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| 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 Lawrence based on total student enrollment (3,787 students vs. 1,426 students)
Bucknell vs. Lawrence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bucknell or Lawrence?
- Bucknell University is 14.4% more expensive to attend than Lawrence for in-state tuition ($61,408.00 vs. $53,667.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.4% higher at Bucknell than Lawrence University ($61,408.00 vs. $53,667.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lawrence University than Bucknell ($26,368 vs. $39,965)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lawrence University are 33.3% lower than costs at Bucknell University ($11,520 vs. $15,358)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lawrence University than Bucknell University (100% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lawrence University students is 6.1% larger than aid received Bucknell University ($40,089 vs. $37,775)
Bucknell vs. Lawrence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bucknell or Lawrence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lawrence or Bucknell .
- Accepted freshman Bucknell students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.62) than students at Lawrence (3.52)
- Lawrence has a higher acceptance rate (72.3%) than Bucknell (32.6%)
Bucknell vs. Lawrence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bucknell or Lawrence? 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 Lawrence and Bucknell.
- The graduation rate at Bucknell is higher than Lawrence University (91% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Bucknell University earn on average $30,700 more per year than Lawrence graduates after ten years. ($76,300 vs. $45,600)
- Bucknell University students graduate with a $350 lower median federal student loan debt than Lawrence graduates. ($27,000 vs. $27,350)
- Bucknell graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Lawrence graduates. ($279 vs. $282)
- More Bucknell graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lawrence students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/