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Overview |
Howard | Bucknell | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Lewisburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 12,886 | 3,787 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #318 | #71 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | howard.edu | bucknell.edu | ||
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Costs |
Howard | Bucknell | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,584 | $61,408 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,584 | $61,408 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,880 | $15,358 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,279 | $39,965 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,063 | $37,775 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 56% |
Admission |
Howard | Bucknell | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,188 | 11,707 | ||
| Admitted | 10,253 | 3,811 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.4% | 32.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.3% | 27.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1290 | 1310/1470 | ||
| 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, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Howard | Bucknell | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Howard | Bucknell | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,800 | $76,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Howard | Bucknell | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Howard | Bucknell | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 91% | 74% | ||
Campus |
Howard | Bucknell | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Howard University is larger than than Bucknell based on total student enrollment (12,886 students vs. 3,787 students)
Howard vs. Bucknell Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Howard or Bucknell?
- Bucknell University is 100.8% more expensive to attend than Howard for in-state tuition ($61,408.00 vs. $30,584.00)
- Out of state tuition is 100.8% higher at Bucknell than Howard University ($61,408.00 vs. $30,584.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Howard University than Bucknell ($28,279 vs. $39,965)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bucknell University are 3.4% lower than costs at Howard University ($15,358 vs. $15,880)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Howard University than Bucknell University (99% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bucknell University students is 88.3% larger than aid received Howard University ($37,775 vs. $20,063)
Howard vs. Bucknell Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Howard or Bucknell? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bucknell or Howard .
- The average SAT score at Bucknell University (1315) is 210 points higher than at Howard (1105)
- Incoming Bucknell students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at Howard (24)
- Accepted freshman Howard students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Bucknell (3.62)
- Howard has a higher acceptance rate (53.4%) than Bucknell (32.6%)
Howard vs. Bucknell Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Howard 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 Howard.
- The graduation rate at Bucknell is higher than Howard University (91% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Bucknell University earn on average $24,500 more per year than Howard graduates after ten years. ($76,300 vs. $51,800)
- Bucknell University and Howard graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Bucknell University and Howard 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 Howard students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/