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Overview |
Yeshiva University | Bucknell | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Lewisburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,056 | 3,787 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #52 | #71 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | yu.edu | bucknell.edu | ||
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Costs |
Yeshiva University | Bucknell | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,200 | $61,408 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,200 | $61,408 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,850 | $15,358 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,912 | $39,965 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,955 | $37,775 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 56% |
Admission |
Yeshiva University | Bucknell | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,615 | 11,707 | ||
| Admitted | 1,021 | 3,811 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.2% | 32.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 62.3% | 27.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.41 | 3.62 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 26/33 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1500 | 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 |
Yeshiva University | Bucknell | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Yeshiva University | Bucknell | ||
| Graduation Rate | 84% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $72,200 | $76,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 81% | 89% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $279 |
Diversity |
Yeshiva University | Bucknell | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 94% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 0% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
Yeshiva University | Bucknell | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 58% | 74% | ||
Campus |
Yeshiva University | Bucknell | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Yeshiva University is larger than than Bucknell based on total student enrollment (6,056 students vs. 3,787 students)
Yeshiva University vs. Bucknell Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Yeshiva University or Bucknell?
- Bucknell University is 35.9% more expensive to attend than Yeshiva University for in-state tuition ($61,408.00 vs. $45,200.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.9% higher at Bucknell than Yeshiva University ($61,408.00 vs. $45,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Yeshiva University than Bucknell ($35,912 vs. $39,965)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Yeshiva University are 10.9% lower than costs at Bucknell University ($13,850 vs. $15,358)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Yeshiva University than Bucknell University (86% vs. 56%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bucknell University students is 22% larger than aid received Yeshiva University ($37,775 vs. $30,955)
Yeshiva University vs. Bucknell Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Yeshiva University or Bucknell? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bucknell or Yeshiva University .
- The average SAT score at Bucknell University (1315) is 86 points higher than at Yeshiva University (1229)
- Incoming Bucknell students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at Yeshiva University (27)
- Accepted freshman Bucknell students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.62) than students at Yeshiva University (3.41)
- Yeshiva University has a higher acceptance rate (63.2%) than Bucknell (32.6%)
Yeshiva University vs. Bucknell Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Yeshiva 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 Yeshiva University.
- The graduation rate at Bucknell is higher than Yeshiva University (91% vs. 84%)
- Graduates from Bucknell University earn on average $4,100 more per year than Yeshiva University graduates after ten years. ($76,300 vs. $72,200)
- Yeshiva University students graduate with a $7,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Bucknell graduates. ($19,500 vs. $27,000)
- Yeshiva University 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 Yeshiva University students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 81%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/