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Overview |
Saint Louis University-Main Campus | Bucknell | ||
| Location | Saint Louis, MO | Lewisburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 15,755 | 3,787 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #171 | #71 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | slu.edu | bucknell.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saint Louis University-Main Campus | Bucknell | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,800 | $61,408 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,800 | $61,408 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,890 | $15,358 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,651 | $39,965 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,006 | $37,775 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 56% |
Admission |
Saint Louis University-Main Campus | Bucknell | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 12,986 | 11,707 | ||
| Admitted | 11,001 | 3,811 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.7% | 32.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 27.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.95 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 26/31 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1400 | 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 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Saint Louis University-Main Campus | Bucknell | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saint Louis University-Main Campus | Bucknell | ||
| Graduation Rate | 61% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,800 | $76,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Saint Louis University-Main Campus | Bucknell | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Saint Louis University-Main Campus | Bucknell | ||
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| % In-State | 42% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 54% | 74% | ||
Campus |
Saint Louis University-Main Campus | 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
- Saint Louis University Main Campus is larger than than Bucknell based on total student enrollment (15,755 students vs. 3,787 students)
Saint Louis University-Main Campus vs. Bucknell Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saint Louis University-Main Campus or Bucknell?
- Bucknell University is 23.3% more expensive to attend than Saint Louis University-Main Campus for in-state tuition ($61,408.00 vs. $49,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.3% higher at Bucknell than Saint Louis University Main Campus ($61,408.00 vs. $49,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Louis University Main Campus than Bucknell ($29,651 vs. $39,965)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Louis University Main Campus are 10.6% lower than costs at Bucknell University ($13,890 vs. $15,358)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Louis University Main Campus than Bucknell University (99% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bucknell University students is 2.1% larger than aid received Saint Louis University Main Campus ($37,775 vs. $37,006)
Saint Louis University-Main Campus vs. Bucknell Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saint Louis University-Main Campus or Bucknell? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bucknell or Saint Louis University-Main Campus .
- The average SAT score at Bucknell University (1315) is 58 points higher than at Saint Louis University-Main Campus (1257)
- Incoming Bucknell students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at Saint Louis University-Main Campus (28)
- Accepted freshman Saint Louis University-Main Campus students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at Bucknell (3.62)
- Saint Louis University-Main Campus has a higher acceptance rate (84.7%) than Bucknell (32.6%)
Saint Louis University-Main Campus vs. Bucknell Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saint Louis University-Main Campus 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 Saint Louis University-Main Campus.
- The graduation rate at Bucknell is higher than Saint Louis University Main Campus (91% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Bucknell University earn on average $14,500 more per year than Saint Louis University-Main Campus graduates after ten years. ($76,300 vs. $61,800)
- Saint Louis University Main Campus students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Bucknell graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Saint Louis University-Main Campus graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Bucknell graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Bucknell graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saint Louis University-Main Campus students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/