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Bucknell vs. Penn State

Both Bucknell University and The Pennsylvania State University are 4 years schools located in Pennsylvania. The following statements compare Bucknell University and The Pennsylvania State University with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
  • Bucknell's tuition ($64,772) is more expensive than Penn State ($25,574).
  • Bucknell's acceptance rate (32.55%) is lower than Bucknell (32.55%).
  • Bucknell has higher yield (27.13%) than Bucknell (27.13%).
  • Both schools have same SAT scores of 1,390.
  • Bucknell's students to faculty ratio (9 to 1) is lower than Penn State (15 to 1).
  • Penn State (88,914 students) is larger than Bucknell (3,787 students) with more enrolled students.
  • Bucknell ($36,218) has higher amount of financial aid than Penn State ($9,887).
  • Bucknell's graduation rate (86%) is higher than Penn State (72%).
Bucknell University

Bucknell University

Private, 4 years • Lewisburg, PA #24 Liberal Arts Colleges, #8 in Pennsylvania more rivals
Offered Degrees
Bachelor's
Master's
Tuition & Fees
$64,772
Financial Aid
$36,218
Test Scores
1,390 SAT
32 ACT
Admission
32.55% Acceptance Rate
27.13% Yield
Enrollment
3,747 Undergraduate
40 Graduate
Graduation Rate
86% Graduation Rate
9% Transfer-out Rate
91% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
9 to 1 Students to Faculty
398 Faculties (full-time)
1,283 Staffs (full-time)
$106,198 Faculty Salary
$64,475 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$9,490 annual charge
-3,406 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
-$5,868 annual charge
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The Pennsylvania State University

The Pennsylvania State University

Public, 4 years • University Park, PA more rivals
Offered Degrees
Tuition & Fees
$15,890 In-State
$25,574 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$9,887
Test Scores
Admission
Enrollment
73,476 Undergraduate
15,438 Graduate
15,680 Online Students
Graduation Rate
72% Graduation Rate
87% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
15 to 1 Students to Faculty
2,994 Faculties (full-time)
14,044 Staffs (full-time)
$100,993 Faculty Salary
$68,729 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
Campus Living
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