The next list compares two colleges briefly in important perspectives. You can compare two colleges with comprehensive information on the full comparison page.
  • Both schools are four-years, private (not-for-profit) schools.
  • Bucknell University has more expensive tuition & fees ($64,772) than American University ($56,543).
  • It is harder to admit to Bucknell University than American University.
  • Bucknell University has a higher submitted SAT score (1,370) than American University (1,370).
  • Bucknell University has higher submitted ACT score (31) than American University (31).
  • American University has more students with 13,885 students while Bucknell University has 3,787 students.
  • Bucknell University has a lower number of students per faculty with 9 to 1 while American University's ratio is 11 to 1.
  • American University has more full-time faculties with 827 faculties while Bucknell University has 398 full-time faculties.
The following table compares the two rival schools - American University and Bucknell University.
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American Universityvs.Bucknell University
Washington, District of ColumbiaLocationLewisburg, Pennsylvania
Four-years, Private (not-for-profit)School Typefour-years, Private (not-for-profit)
Doctor's degreeHighest Degree OfferedMaster's degree
Research University (high research activity)Carnegie ClassificationBaccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences
$56,5432024 Tuition & Fees$64,772
47%% Receiving Financial Aid55%
$30,338Average Amount of Financial Aid$36,218
40.63 %Acceptance Rates32.55 %
22.22 %Yield (Enrollment Rates)27.13 %
1,370SAT Score1,390
31ACT Score32
79 %Graduation Rate86 %
-Transfer-out Rate9 %
86 %Retention Rate91 %
13,885Student Population3,787
827Number of Faculties398
11 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio9 to 1
Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening College, Teacher CertificationSpecial Learning OpportunitiesROTC, Study Abroad, Teacher Certification
Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, On-campus daycareOn Campus Student ServicesAcademic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services

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