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Overview |
Bucknell | VCU | ||
| Location | Lewisburg, PA | Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,787 | 28,082 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #71 | #442 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bucknell.edu | vcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bucknell | VCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,408 | $12,458 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,408 | $33,726 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,358 | $12,279 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,965 | $21,294 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,775 | $12,583 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 56% | 83% |
Admission |
Bucknell | VCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,707 | 18,242 | ||
| Admitted | 3,811 | 16,600 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 32.6% | 91% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.1% | 25.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.62 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1310/1470 | 1030/1290 | ||
| 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 | Jan 18, 2024 |
Academics |
Bucknell | VCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bucknell | VCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $76,300 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $240 |
Diversity |
Bucknell | VCU | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 6% | ||
| % International | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Bucknell | VCU | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 74% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Bucknell | VCU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Virginia Commonwealth University is larger than than Bucknell based on total student enrollment (28,082 students vs. 3,787 students)
Bucknell vs. VCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bucknell or VCU?
- Bucknell University is 392.9% more expensive to attend than VCU for in-state tuition ($61,408.00 vs. $12,458.00)
- Out of state tuition is 82.1% higher at Bucknell than Virginia Commonwealth University ($61,408.00 vs. $33,726.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Commonwealth University than Bucknell ($21,294 vs. $39,965)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Commonwealth University are 25.1% lower than costs at Bucknell University ($12,279 vs. $15,358)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Virginia Commonwealth University than Bucknell University (83% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bucknell University students is 200.2% larger than aid received Virginia Commonwealth University ($37,775 vs. $12,583)
Bucknell vs. VCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bucknell or VCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VCU or Bucknell .
- The average SAT score at Bucknell University (1315) is 218 points higher than at VCU (1097)
- Incoming Bucknell students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at VCU (24)
- Accepted freshman VCU students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Bucknell (3.62)
- VCU has a higher acceptance rate (91%) than Bucknell (32.6%)
Bucknell vs. VCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bucknell or VCU? 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 VCU and Bucknell.
- The graduation rate at Bucknell is higher than Virginia Commonwealth University (91% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Bucknell University earn on average $28,800 more per year than VCU graduates after ten years. ($76,300 vs. $47,500)
- Virginia Commonwealth University students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Bucknell graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- VCU graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Bucknell graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More Bucknell graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VCU students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/