Bucknell University vs University of Texas at Austin

University of Texas at Austin is the more selective of the two at 31%, versus 32% at Bucknell University. Here is how they compare on selectivity, test scores, and what they weigh, plus a free way to estimate your odds at each.

Bucknell University and University of Texas at Austin are almost equally selective (32% vs 31%), so neither is a clear safety relative to the other. Your odds at each come down to fit, not headline difficulty.

The two also read applications a little differently. Bucknell University leans more on recommendations, interview, level of applicant interest, while University of Texas at Austin puts more weight on standardized test scores, extracurricular activities, character / personal qualities. The same profile can land differently at each, which is why a per-school estimate matters more than a single GPA.

On test scores, Bucknell University's admitted 75th-percentile SAT is around 1410 and University of Texas at Austin's is around 1460. Admitted students at University of Texas at Austin post somewhat higher scores. Run your own numbers below to see where you stand at each.