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Overview |
Wheaton College | Bucknell | ||
| Location | Wheaton, IL | Lewisburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,885 | 3,787 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #166 | #71 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Undenominational | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wheaton.edu | bucknell.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wheaton College | Bucknell | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,990 | $61,408 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,990 | $61,408 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,690 | $15,358 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,961 | $39,965 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,272 | $37,775 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 56% |
Admission |
Wheaton College | Bucknell | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,893 | 11,707 | ||
| Admitted | 1,674 | 3,811 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.4% | 32.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.1% | 27.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1430 | 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 | Aug 1, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Wheaton College | Bucknell | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wheaton College | Bucknell | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $76,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $279 |
Diversity |
Wheaton College | Bucknell | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Wheaton College | Bucknell | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 74% | ||
Campus |
Wheaton College | Bucknell | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Bucknell University is larger than than Wheaton College based on total student enrollment (3,787 students vs. 2,885 students)
Wheaton College vs. Bucknell Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wheaton College or Bucknell?
- Bucknell University is 46.2% more expensive to attend than Wheaton College for in-state tuition ($61,408.00 vs. $41,990.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46.2% higher at Bucknell than Wheaton College ($61,408.00 vs. $41,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wheaton College than Bucknell ($29,961 vs. $39,965)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wheaton College are 31.4% lower than costs at Bucknell University ($11,690 vs. $15,358)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wheaton College than Bucknell University (100% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bucknell University students is 55.6% larger than aid received Wheaton College ($37,775 vs. $24,272)
Wheaton College vs. Bucknell Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wheaton College or Bucknell? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bucknell or Wheaton College .
- The average SAT score at Bucknell University (1315) is 1 points higher than at Wheaton College (1314)
- Incoming Wheaton College students have at the same average ACT score (30) as students at Bucknell (30)
- Accepted freshman Wheaton College students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Bucknell (3.62)
- Wheaton College has a higher acceptance rate (88.4%) than Bucknell (32.6%)
Wheaton College vs. Bucknell Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wheaton College 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 Wheaton College.
- The graduation rate at Bucknell is higher than Wheaton College (91% vs. 87%)
- Graduates from Bucknell University earn on average $22,000 more per year than Wheaton College graduates after ten years. ($76,300 vs. $54,300)
- Wheaton College students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Bucknell graduates. ($22,500 vs. $27,000)
- Wheaton College graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Bucknell graduates. ($232 vs. $279)
- More Wheaton College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bucknell students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 89%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/