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Overview |
Brooklyn College | St. Bona | ||
| Location | Brooklyn, NY | Saint Bonaventure, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 14,195 | 2,602 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #321 | #422 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | sbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Brooklyn College | St. Bona | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $37,620 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $37,620 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,919 | $14,450 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,972 | $26,004 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,411 | $27,605 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Brooklyn College | St. Bona | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 28,890 | 3,774 | ||
| Admitted | 15,758 | 3,061 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.5% | 81.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.7% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/29 | 25/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1020/1180 | 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 |
Brooklyn College | St. Bona | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Brooklyn College | St. Bona | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,900 | $48,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,382 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $107 | $279 |
Diversity |
Brooklyn College | St. Bona | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 9% |
Students |
Brooklyn College | St. Bona | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Brooklyn College | St. Bona | ||
| Campus Housing | No | 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 Brooklyn College is larger than than St. Bona based on total student enrollment (14,195 students vs. 2,602 students)
Brooklyn College vs. St. Bona Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Brooklyn College or St. Bona?
- Saint Bonaventure University is 442.9% more expensive to attend than Brooklyn College for in-state tuition ($37,620.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 152.8% higher at St. Bona than CUNY Brooklyn College ($37,620.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Brooklyn College than St. Bona ($5,972 vs. $26,004)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Bonaventure University are 24% lower than costs at CUNY Brooklyn College ($14,450 vs. $17,919)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Brooklyn College than Saint Bonaventure University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Bonaventure University students is 193.3% larger than aid received CUNY Brooklyn College ($27,605 vs. $9,411)
Brooklyn College vs. St. Bona Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Brooklyn College or St. Bona? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Bona or Brooklyn College .
- The average SAT score at CUNY Brooklyn College (1115) is 49 points higher than at St. Bona (1066)
- Accepted freshman St. Bona students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Brooklyn College (3.42)
- St. Bona has a higher acceptance rate (81.1%) than Brooklyn College (54.5%)
Brooklyn College vs. St. Bona Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Brooklyn College 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 Brooklyn College.
- The graduation rate at St. Bona is higher than CUNY Brooklyn College (63% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Saint Bonaventure University earn on average $900 more per year than Brooklyn College graduates after ten years. ($48,800 vs. $47,900)
- CUNY Brooklyn College students graduate with a $16,618 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Bona graduates. ($10,382 vs. $27,000)
- Brooklyn College graduates are paying $172 less per month on federal student loans than St. Bona graduates. ($107 vs. $279)
- More St. Bona graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Brooklyn College students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/