Quad
Bucknell
Providence

Key differences on Students & campus

  1. 1

    Bucknell is more diverse (index 0.44 vs. 0.36)

    Diversity index
  2. 2

    Providence has 3 pts more first-gen students than Bucknell (15% vs. 12%)

    First-generation students
  3. 3

    Providence is a bit larger (4,229 vs. 3,876)

    Undergrads

Students

Students & campus

Who's on each campus, how many get Pell Grants or are the first in their family, and campus life.

Who's on campus

Undergrads
Bucknell3.9K
Providence4.2K
Pell Grant share
Bucknell12%
Providence13%
First-gen share
Bucknell12%
Providence15%
Diversity index
Bucknell0.44
Providence0.36

Who they are

Men
Bucknell48%
Providence46%
Part-time students
Bucknell0%
Providence2%
Students 25 and older
Bucknell0%
Providence2%

Race & ethnicity

Bucknell
Providence
  • White
  • Asian
  • Hispanic/Latino
  • Black
  • Two or more
  • International
  • Other/unknown

Where they're from

First-years from in state
Bucknell19%
Providence9%
First-years from other states
Bucknell77%
Providence90%
First-years from abroad
Bucknell4%
Providence1%
New transfer students this fall
Bucknell37
Providence58
Transfers, share of new undergraduates
Bucknell4%
Providence5%

Campus

Bucknell
Distant townNCAA D-I FCS · Patriot LeagueROTCStudy abroadUndergrad research
Providence
Midsize cityNCAA D-I · Big East ConferenceROTCStudy abroadUndergrad research

LGBTQ+ policies

Each item is dated: either the college's own page, checked on that date, or a national list's claim, read on that date — never a plain “yes” or “no.” A key missing for a college isn't shown as “no”: nothing was found for it.

PolicyBucknellProvidence
Nondiscrimination policy covers gender identity or expressionNondiscrimination policy covers gender identity or expression: listed by Trans Policy Clearinghouse (2026-10-04)Nondiscrimination policy covers gender identity or expression: listed by Trans Policy Clearinghouse (2026-10-04)
Gender-inclusive housingGender-inclusive housing: listed by Trans Policy Clearinghouse (2026-10-04)–
Chosen name and pronouns on campus recordsChosen name and pronouns on campus records: listed by Trans Policy Clearinghouse (2026-10-04)–
Gender-inclusive restrooms listed onlineGender-inclusive restrooms listed online: listed by Trans Policy Clearinghouse (2026-10-04)–

All student numbers in the table

Sources:College Scorecard, Fall 2024;College Scorecard, most recent release;College Scorecard, Fall 2023;IPEDS Fall Enrollment survey (part C, residence of first-time students), Fall 2024;IPEDS Fall Enrollment survey (part A, enrollment by level), Fall 2024;IPEDS directory (Institutional Characteristics: HD), 2025–26;IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey, 2023–24;IPEDS Institutional Characteristics survey (athletics, programs, services, religious affiliation), 2025–26About the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)

Figures are the newest each college has published; years can differ between colleges. Each value's ⓘ shows its source and year. Why