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Overview |
Baruch | St. Bona | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Saint Bonaventure, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 19,854 | 2,602 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #185 | #422 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | sbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Baruch | St. Bona | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $37,620 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $37,620 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,352 | $14,450 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,991 | $26,004 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,423 | $27,605 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Baruch | St. Bona | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,693 | 3,774 | ||
| Admitted | 12,727 | 3,061 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49.5% | 81.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.4% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/30 | 25/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1360 | 1050/1220 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 | Jul 30, 2024 |
Academics |
Baruch | St. Bona | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Baruch | St. Bona | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,800 | $48,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,800 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $111 | $279 |
Diversity |
Baruch | St. Bona | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 23% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 9% |
Students |
Baruch | St. Bona | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Baruch | St. Bona | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY Bernard M Baruch College is larger than than St. Bona based on total student enrollment (19,854 students vs. 2,602 students)
Baruch vs. St. Bona Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Baruch or St. Bona?
- Saint Bonaventure University is 442.9% more expensive to attend than Baruch for in-state tuition ($37,620.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 152.8% higher at St. Bona than CUNY Bernard M Baruch College ($37,620.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Bernard M Baruch College than St. Bona ($4,991 vs. $26,004)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Bonaventure University are 27% lower than costs at CUNY Bernard M Baruch College ($14,450 vs. $18,352)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Bernard M Baruch College than Saint Bonaventure University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Bonaventure University students is 193% larger than aid received CUNY Bernard M Baruch College ($27,605 vs. $9,423)
Baruch vs. St. Bona Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Baruch or St. Bona? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Bona or Baruch .
- The average SAT score at CUNY Bernard M Baruch College (1230) is 164 points higher than at St. Bona (1066)
- Accepted freshman Baruch students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at St. Bona (3.48)
- St. Bona has a higher acceptance rate (81.1%) than Baruch (49.5%)
Baruch vs. St. Bona Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Baruch or St. Bona? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between St. Bona and Baruch.
- The graduation rate at Baruch is the same as at Saint Bonaventure University (63% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from CUNY Bernard M Baruch College earn on average $13,000 more per year than St. Bona graduates after ten years. ($61,800 vs. $48,800)
- CUNY Bernard M Baruch College students graduate with a $16,200 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Bona graduates. ($10,800 vs. $27,000)
- Baruch graduates are paying $168 less per month on federal student loans than St. Bona graduates. ($111 vs. $279)
- More St. Bona graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Baruch students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/