- Both University of Scranton and Bucknell University are private.
- Both schools are located in Pennsylvania.
- Bucknell University has more expensive tuition of $64,772 than University of Scranton ($52,309).
- Bucknell University has tighter acceptance rate of 31.08% than University of Scranton (74.79%).
- Bucknell University has higher SAT scores of 1,390 than University of Scranton (1,230).
- University of Scranton is larger with 4,731 students than Bucknell University (3,787 students).
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| #9 in Pennsylvania | Rankings | #24 in Liberal Arts Colleges #8 in Pennsylvania |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Scranton, PA | Location | Lewisburg, PA |
| Known as | ||
| 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Master's |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $52,309 | Undergraduate | $64,772 |
| $11,630 | Graduate | $28,280 |
| $27,952 | Financial Aid | $36,218 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $50 undergraduate $60 graduate | |
| 74.79% | Acceptance Rate | 31.08% |
| 12.14% | Yield | 30.53% |
| 1,230 SAT, 27 ACT | Test Scores | 1,390 SAT, 32 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 4,731 | Total Students | 3,787 |
| 3,593 | Undergraduate | 3,747 |
| 1,138 | Graduate | 40 |
| 433 | Online Enrollment | |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 79% | Graduation Rate | 86% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 9% | |
| 85% | Retention Rate | 91% |
| $62,300 | Average Earning after Graduation | $82,400 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Not Offered |
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,590) $9,644 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 | ||
| 12 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 9 to 1 |
| 280 Full-time 120 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 398 Full-time 17 Part-time |
| 892 Full-time 168 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 1,283 Full-time 37 Part-time |
| $93,284 for Faculties $56,134 Part-time | Average Salary | $106,198 for Faculties $64,475 Part-time |