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Overview |
Bucknell | W&J | ||
| Location | Lewisburg, PA | Washington, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,787 | 1,151 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #71 | #264 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bucknell.edu | washjeff.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bucknell | W&J | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,408 | $49,612 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,408 | $49,612 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,358 | $13,524 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,965 | $25,636 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,775 | $38,963 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 56% | 100% |
Admission |
Bucknell | W&J | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,707 | 3,414 | ||
| Admitted | 3,811 | 3,007 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 32.6% | 88.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 27.1% | 11.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.62 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 30/33 | 19/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1310/1470 | 1010/1250 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Bucknell | W&J | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bucknell | W&J | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $76,300 | $56,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Bucknell | W&J | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Bucknell | W&J | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 74% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Bucknell | W&J | ||
| 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
- Bucknell University is larger than than W&J based on total student enrollment (3,787 students vs. 1,151 students)
Bucknell vs. W&J Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bucknell or W&J?
- Bucknell University is 23.8% more expensive to attend than W&J for in-state tuition ($61,408.00 vs. $49,612.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.8% higher at Bucknell than Washington & Jefferson College ($61,408.00 vs. $49,612.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Washington & Jefferson College than Bucknell ($25,636 vs. $39,965)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Washington & Jefferson College are 13.6% lower than costs at Bucknell University ($13,524 vs. $15,358)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington & Jefferson College than Bucknell University (100% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington & Jefferson College students is 3.1% larger than aid received Bucknell University ($38,963 vs. $37,775)
Bucknell vs. W&J Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bucknell or W&J? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between W&J or Bucknell .
- Accepted freshman Bucknell students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.62) than students at W&J (3.54)
- W&J has a higher acceptance rate (88.1%) than Bucknell (32.6%)
Bucknell vs. W&J Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bucknell or W&J? 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 W&J and Bucknell.
- The graduation rate at Bucknell is higher than Washington & Jefferson College (91% vs. 74%)
- Graduates from Bucknell University earn on average $19,400 more per year than W&J graduates after ten years. ($76,300 vs. $56,900)
- Washington & Jefferson College and Bucknell graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Washington & Jefferson College and Bucknell graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Bucknell graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former W&J students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/