University of Scranton vs Bucknell University

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Both schools are four-years, private (not-for-profit) schools.
Bucknell University has more expensive tuition & fees ($64,772) than University of Scranton ($52,034).
It is harder to admit to Bucknell University than University of Scranton.
Bucknell University has a higher submitted SAT score (1,230) than University of Scranton (1,230).
Bucknell University has higher submitted ACT score (27) than University of Scranton (27).
University of Scranton has more students with 4,731 students while Bucknell University has 3,787 students.
Bucknell University has a lower number of students per faculty with 9 to 1 while University of Scranton's ratio is 12 to 1.
Bucknell University has more full-time faculties with 398 faculties while University of Scranton has 280 full-time faculties.

The following table compares the two rival schools - University of Scranton and Bucknell University.

University of Scranton	vs.	Bucknell University
Scranton, Pennsylvania	Location	Lewisburg, Pennsylvania
Four-years, Private (not-for-profit)	School Type	four-years, Private (not-for-profit)
Doctor's degree	Highest Degree Offered	Master's degree
Master's College and University (larger programs)	Carnegie Classification	Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences
$52,034	2024 Tuition & Fees	$64,772
93%	% Receiving Financial Aid	55%
$27,952	Average Amount of Financial Aid	$36,218

84.35 %	Acceptance Rates	32.01 %
12.79 %	Yield (Enrollment Rates)	29.23 %
1,230	SAT Score	1,370
27	ACT Score	32
79 %	Graduation Rate	86 %
-	Transfer-out Rate	9 %
85 %	Retention Rate	91 %
4,731	Student Population	3,787
280	Number of Faculties	398
12 to 1	Students to Faculty Ratio	9 to 1
Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Teacher Certification	Special Learning Opportunities	ROTC, Study Abroad, Teacher Certification
Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services	On Campus Student Services	Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services

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