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Overview |
City College of New York | St. Bona | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Saint Bonaventure, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 14,489 | 2,602 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #305 | #422 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | sbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
City College of New York | St. Bona | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $37,620 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $37,620 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,076 | $14,450 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,181 | $26,004 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,822 | $27,605 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
City College of New York | St. Bona | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 33,648 | 3,774 | ||
| Admitted | 22,410 | 3,061 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.6% | 81.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.2% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/31 | 25/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1260 | 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 |
City College of New York | St. Bona | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
City College of New York | St. Bona | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,800 | $48,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,400 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $117 | $279 |
Diversity |
City College of New York | St. Bona | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 15% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 35% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 9% |
Students |
City College of New York | St. Bona | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 21% | ||
Campus |
City College of New York | St. Bona | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY City College is larger than than St. Bona based on total student enrollment (14,489 students vs. 2,602 students)
City College of New York vs. St. Bona Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, City College of New York or St. Bona?
- Saint Bonaventure University is 442.9% more expensive to attend than City College of New York for in-state tuition ($37,620.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 152.8% higher at St. Bona than CUNY City College ($37,620.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY City College than St. Bona ($5,181 vs. $26,004)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Bonaventure University are 18.2% lower than costs at CUNY City College ($14,450 vs. $17,076)
- More students receive financial grant aid at CUNY City College than Saint Bonaventure University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Bonaventure University students is 181.1% larger than aid received CUNY City College ($27,605 vs. $9,822)
City College of New York vs. St. Bona Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, City College of New York or St. Bona? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Bona or City College of New York .
- The average SAT score at CUNY City College (1125) is 59 points higher than at St. Bona (1066)
- Accepted freshman St. Bona students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at City College of New York (3.2)
- St. Bona has a higher acceptance rate (81.1%) than City College of New York (66.6%)
City College of New York vs. St. Bona Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, City College of New York 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 City College of New York.
- The graduation rate at St. Bona is higher than CUNY City College (63% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from CUNY City College earn on average $1,000 more per year than St. Bona graduates after ten years. ($49,800 vs. $48,800)
- CUNY City College students graduate with a $15,600 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Bona graduates. ($11,400 vs. $27,000)
- City College of New York graduates are paying $162 less per month on federal student loans than St. Bona graduates. ($117 vs. $279)
- More St. Bona graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former City College of New York students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/