- Both Bucknell University and Lehigh University are private.
- Both schools are located in Pennsylvania.
- Bucknell University has more expensive tuition of $64,772 than Lehigh University ($62,180).
- Lehigh University has tighter acceptance rate of 25.15% than Bucknell University (31.08%).
- Lehigh University has higher SAT scores of 1,410 than Bucknell University (1,390).
- Lehigh University is larger with 7,394 students than Bucknell University (3,787 students).
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| #24 in Liberal Arts Colleges #8 in Pennsylvania | Rankings | #29 in National Universities #5 in Pennsylvania |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Lewisburg, PA | Location | Bethlehem, PA |
| Known as | ||
| Bachelor's Master's | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) |
| Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences | Carnegie Classification | Research University (high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $64,772 | Undergraduate | $62,180 |
| $28,280 | Graduate | $28,020 |
| $36,218 | Financial Aid | $44,678 |
| Admission | ||
| $50 undergraduate $60 graduate | Application Fee | $70 undergraduate $75 graduate |
| 31.08% | Acceptance Rate | 25.15% |
| 30.53% | Yield | 35.37% |
| 1,390 SAT, 32 ACT | Test Scores | 1,410 SAT, 32 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 3,787 | Total Students | 7,394 |
| 3,747 | Undergraduate | 5,624 |
| 40 | Graduate | 1,770 |
| Online Enrollment | 431 | |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 86% | Graduation Rate | 91% |
| 9% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 91% | Retention Rate | 91% |
| $82,400 | Average Earning after Graduation | $94,100 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Not Offered | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate |
| 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: 2,952) $9,350 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 | 10 to 1 |
| 398 Full-time 17 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 552 Full-time 84 Part-time |
| 1,283 Full-time 37 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 1,759 Full-time 102 Part-time |
| $106,198 for Faculties $64,475 Part-time | Average Salary | $126,309 for Faculties $74,814 Part-time |