- Both Bucknell University and College of the Holy Cross (Holy Cross) are private.
- Bucknell University is located in Lewisburg, PA and Holy Cross is located in Worcester, MA.
- Bucknell University has more expensive tuition of $64,772 than Holy Cross ($60,850).
- Bucknell University has tighter acceptance rate of 31.08% than Holy Cross (39.60%).
- Bucknell University has higher SAT scores of 1,390 than Holy Cross (1,350).
- Bucknell University is larger with 3,787 students than Holy Cross (3,083 students).
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| #24 in Liberal Arts Colleges #8 in Pennsylvania | Rankings | #19 in Liberal Arts Colleges #11 in Massachusetts |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Lewisburg, PA | Location | Worcester, MA |
| Known as | Holy Cross | |
| Bachelor's Master's | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's |
| Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences | Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $64,772 | Undergraduate | $60,850 |
| $28,280 | Graduate | |
| $36,218 | Financial Aid | $39,014 |
| Admission | ||
| $50 undergraduate $60 graduate | Application Fee | $60 |
| 31.08% | Acceptance Rate | 39.60% |
| 30.53% | Yield | 31.24% |
| 1,390 SAT, 32 ACT | Test Scores | 1,350 SAT, 30 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 3,787 | Total Students | 3,083 |
| 3,747 | Undergraduate | 3,083 |
| 40 | Graduate | 0 |
| Online Enrollment | ||
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 86% | Graduation Rate | 91% |
| 9% | Transfer-out Rate | 2% |
| 91% | Retention Rate | 95% |
| $82,400 | Average Earning after Graduation | $88,600 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Not Offered | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Not Offered |
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,406) $9,490 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,642) $9,100 average annual costs |
| ✔ (19 meals per week) $5,868 average annual costs | Meal Plan | ✔ (19 meals per week) $7,520 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 9 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 10 to 1 |
| 398 Full-time 17 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 294 Full-time 35 Part-time |
| 1,283 Full-time 37 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 974 Full-time 109 Part-time |
| $106,198 for Faculties $64,475 Part-time | Average Salary | $103,088 for Faculties $65,988 Part-time |