- Both American University and Bucknell University are private.
- American University is located in Washington, DC and Bucknell University is located in Lewisburg, PA.
- Bucknell University has more expensive tuition of $64,772 than American University ($56,543).
- American University has tighter acceptance rate of 29.40% than Bucknell University (31.08%).
- Bucknell University has higher SAT scores of 1,390 than American University (1,370).
- American University is larger with 13,885 students than Bucknell University (3,787 students).
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| #57 in National Universities #3 in District of Columbia | Rankings | #24 in Liberal Arts Colleges #8 in Pennsylvania |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Washington, DC | Location | Lewisburg, PA |
| Known as | ||
| 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Master's |
| Research University (high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $56,543 | Undergraduate | $64,772 |
| $33,239 | Graduate | $28,280 |
| $30,338 | Financial Aid | $36,218 |
| Admission | ||
| $75 undergraduate $63 graduate | Application Fee | $50 undergraduate $60 graduate |
| 29.40% | Acceptance Rate | 31.08% |
| 32.47% | Yield | 30.53% |
| 1,370 SAT, 31 ACT | Test Scores | 1,390 SAT, 32 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 13,885 | Total Students | 3,787 |
| 7,917 | Undergraduate | 3,747 |
| 5,968 | Graduate | 40 |
| 1,516 | Online Enrollment | |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 79% | Graduation Rate | 86% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 9% | |
| 86% | Retention Rate | 91% |
| $67,700 | Average Earning after Graduation | $82,400 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Not Offered |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,214) $10,400 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,406) $9,490 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (19 meals per week) $5,868 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 11 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 9 to 1 |
| 827 Full-time 704 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 398 Full-time 17 Part-time |
| 2,653 Full-time 907 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 1,283 Full-time 37 Part-time |
| $111,486 for Faculties $84,742 Part-time | Average Salary | $106,198 for Faculties $64,475 Part-time |