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Overview |
Maryland | Bucknell | ||
| Location | College Park, MD | Lewisburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 40,813 | 3,892 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #91 | #73 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umd.edu | bucknell.edu | ||
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Costs |
Maryland | Bucknell | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,889 | $64,418 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,690 | $64,418 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,416 | $16,118 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,833 | $38,486 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,142 | $41,211 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 52% | 56% |
Admission |
Maryland | Bucknell | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 59,377 | 11,010 | ||
| Admitted | 26,625 | 3,524 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 44.8% | 32% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.3% | 29.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 32/35 | 31/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1370/1520 | 1300/1450 | ||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
Maryland | Bucknell | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Maryland | Bucknell | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,300 | $76,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $279 |
Diversity |
Maryland | Bucknell | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Maryland | Bucknell | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 74% | ||
Campus |
Maryland | Bucknell | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Maryland College Park is larger than than Bucknell based on total student enrollment (40,813 students vs. 3,892 students)
Maryland vs. Bucknell Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Maryland or Bucknell?
- Bucknell University is 551.4% more expensive to attend than Maryland for in-state tuition ($64,418.00 vs. $9,889.00)
- Out of state tuition is 66.5% higher at Bucknell than University of Maryland College Park ($64,418.00 vs. $38,690.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maryland College Park than Bucknell ($15,833 vs. $38,486)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maryland College Park are 4.6% lower than costs at Bucknell University ($15,416 vs. $16,118)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bucknell University than University of Maryland College Park (56% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bucknell University students is 239.4% larger than aid received University of Maryland College Park ($41,211 vs. $12,142)
Maryland vs. Bucknell Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Maryland or Bucknell? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bucknell or Maryland .
- The average SAT score at University of Maryland College Park (1315) is the same at Bucknell (1315)
- Accepted freshman Maryland students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Bucknell (3.62)
- Maryland has a higher acceptance rate (44.8%) than Bucknell (32%)
Maryland vs. Bucknell Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Maryland 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 Maryland.
- The graduation rate at Bucknell is higher than University of Maryland College Park (91% vs. 82%)
- Graduates from Bucknell University earn on average $8,000 more per year than Maryland graduates after ten years. ($76,300 vs. $68,300)
- University of Maryland College Park students graduate with a $7,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Bucknell graduates. ($19,500 vs. $27,000)
- Maryland graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than Bucknell graduates. ($201 vs. $279)
- More Bucknell graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Maryland students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/