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Overview |
Ohio University | Bucknell | ||
| Location | Athens, OH | Lewisburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 24,145 | 3,787 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #525 | #71 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ohio.edu | bucknell.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ohio University | Bucknell | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,352 | $61,408 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,720 | $61,408 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,336 | $15,358 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,207 | $39,965 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,416 | $37,775 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 56% |
Admission |
Ohio University | Bucknell | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 24,978 | 11,707 | ||
| Admitted | 21,610 | 3,811 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 86.5% | 32.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.6% | 27.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.59 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 22/27 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1270 | 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 1, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Ohio University | Bucknell | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ohio University | Bucknell | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,500 | $76,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 51% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $211 | $279 |
Diversity |
Ohio University | Bucknell | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Ohio University | Bucknell | ||
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| % In-State | 88% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 12% | 74% | ||
Campus |
Ohio University | Bucknell | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ohio University Main Campus is larger than than Bucknell based on total student enrollment (24,145 students vs. 3,787 students)
Ohio University vs. Bucknell Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ohio University or Bucknell?
- Bucknell University is 359.9% more expensive to attend than Ohio University for in-state tuition ($61,408.00 vs. $13,352.00)
- Out of state tuition is 158.9% higher at Bucknell than Ohio University Main Campus ($61,408.00 vs. $23,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio University Main Campus than Bucknell ($20,207 vs. $39,965)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio University Main Campus are 24.5% lower than costs at Bucknell University ($12,336 vs. $15,358)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Ohio University Main Campus than Bucknell University (96% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bucknell University students is 301.2% larger than aid received Ohio University Main Campus ($37,775 vs. $9,416)
Ohio University vs. Bucknell Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ohio University or Bucknell? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bucknell or Ohio University .
- The average SAT score at Bucknell University (1315) is 207 points higher than at Ohio University (1108)
- Incoming Bucknell students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at Ohio University (24)
- Accepted freshman Bucknell students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.62) than students at Ohio University (3.59)
- Ohio University has a higher acceptance rate (86.5%) than Bucknell (32.6%)
Ohio University vs. Bucknell Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ohio University 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 Ohio University.
- The graduation rate at Bucknell is higher than Ohio University Main Campus (91% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Bucknell University earn on average $31,800 more per year than Ohio University graduates after ten years. ($76,300 vs. $44,500)
- Ohio University Main Campus students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Bucknell graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- Ohio University graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Bucknell graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More Bucknell graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ohio University students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/