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