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Colgate University vs. Bucknell University

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Acceptance Rate and Application Statistics

The following table compares the admission related statistics including number of applicants, admitted, and enrolled between selected colleges. The average acceptance rate of selected colleges is 19.22% and the average admission yield (enrollment rate) is 29.47%.
Colgate University has the tighest (lowest) acceptance rate of 13.88% and Bucknell University has the highest yield (enrollment rate) of 30.11% among selected colleges. The numbers in parenthesis() in below table represent the number and rate by gender (men/women). The statistics is based on the latest data from IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education for academic year 2024-2025.
Admission Stats Comparison Between Selected Colleges
Name ApplicantsAdmittedEnrolledAcceptance RateEnrollment Rate
Colgate University
20,682 (10,080/10,588) 2,871 (1,196/1,674) 825 (359/466) 14% (12%/16%) 29% (30%/4%)
Bucknell University
11,377 (5,691/5,684) 3,291 (1,460/1,830) 991 (470/521) 29% (26%/32%) 30% (32%/9%)
Average16,030 (7,886/7,886)3,081 (1,328/1,752)908 (415/494)19.22% (16.8%/22.2%)29.47% (31.2%/28.2%)

SAT Scores Comparison

The average SAT score of selected colleges is 1450. By subject, the average score of the SAT EBRW(Evidence-based Reading and Writing) is 720 and the average SAT Math score is 730.
Colgate University has the highest SAT scores of 1,500 and Bucknell University has the lowest SAT scores of 1,400 among selected colleges. The following table compares SAT Scores between selected colleges for the academic year 2024-2025.
SAT Score Comparison Between Selected Colleges
NameSubmit%*
(Submit#**)
SAT TotalEvidence-Based Reading and WritingMath
Colgate University
22%
(184)
1500740760
Bucknell University
29%
(283)
1400700700
Average25.50% 1450720730

*Number of first-time degree/certificate-seeking students submitting SAT scores.

**Percent of first-time degree/certificate-seeking students submitting SAT scores.

ACT Scores Comparison

The average ACT score of selected colleges is 33. By subject, the average ACT English score is 34 and the ACT math score is 31.
The following table compares ACT Scores between selected colleges for academic year 2024-2025.
ACT Score Comparison Between Selected Colleges
NameSubmit%*
(Submit#**)
CompositeEnglishMath
Colgate University
14%
(116)
343532
Bucknell University
10%
(96)
323329
Average12.00% 333431

*Number of first-time degree/certificate-seeking students submitting SAT scores.

**Percent of first-time degree/certificate-seeking students submitting SAT scores.

Application Requirements

The following table list and compare the requirements when applying selected colleges based on academic year 2024-2025 data.
Application Requirements Comparison Between Selected Colleges
NameHS GPAHS RankHS Record Prep. ProgramRec.Compe.SAT/ACTTOEFL
Colgate University
✔✓ ✔✔ ✔✗ ✓✔
Bucknell University
✔✓ ✔✔ ✔✓ ✓✔

✔: Required △: Considered but not Required ✔: Recommended ✗: Neither Required nor Recommended

  • HS GPA: High School or Secondary School GPA
  • HS Rank: High School or Secondary School Rank
  • HS Record: High School or Secondary School Record
  • Prep. Program: Completion of College Preparatory Program
  • Rec.: Recommendations
  • Comp.: Formal demonstration of competencies (e.g., portfolios, certificates of mastery, assessment instruments)