Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Lehman Fisher Brooklyn College Alfred University Queens College Le Moyne College Canisius Gannon University City Tech Niagara University Kean Medgar| CUNY York College | Saint Bonaventure University | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
York | St. Bona | ||
| Location | Jamaica, NY | Saint Bonaventure, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 6,446 | 2,602 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #785 | #422 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | sbu.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
York | St. Bona | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $37,620 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $37,620 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,919 | $14,450 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $6,670 | $26,004 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,036 | $27,605 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
York | St. Bona | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 16,112 | 3,774 | ||
| Admitted | 9,529 | 3,061 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 59.1% | 81.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.2% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.15 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 870/1050 | 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 |
York | St. Bona | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
York | St. Bona | ||
| Graduation Rate | 20% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,200 | $48,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $8,800 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $90 | $279 |
Diversity |
York | St. Bona | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 36% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 6% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 39% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 24% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 9% |
Students |
York | St. Bona | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 90% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 21% | ||
Campus |
York | 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 York College is larger than than St. Bona based on total student enrollment (6,446 students vs. 2,602 students)
York vs. St. Bona Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, York or St. Bona?
- Saint Bonaventure University is 442.9% more expensive to attend than 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 York College ($37,620.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY York College than St. Bona ($6,670 vs. $26,004)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Bonaventure University are 24% lower than costs at CUNY York College ($14,450 vs. $17,919)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at CUNY York College as Saint Bonaventure University (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Bonaventure University students is 205.5% larger than aid received CUNY York College ($27,605 vs. $9,036)
York vs. St. Bona Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, York or St. Bona? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Bona or York .
- The average SAT score at Saint Bonaventure University (1066) is 181 points higher than at York (885)
- Accepted freshman St. Bona students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at York (3.15)
- St. Bona has a higher acceptance rate (81.1%) than York (59.1%)
York vs. St. Bona Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, 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 York.
- The graduation rate at St. Bona is higher than CUNY York College (63% vs. 20%)
- Graduates from Saint Bonaventure University earn on average $5,600 more per year than York graduates after ten years. ($48,800 vs. $43,200)
- CUNY York College students graduate with a $18,200 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Bona graduates. ($8,800 vs. $27,000)
- York graduates are paying $189 less per month on federal student loans than St. Bona graduates. ($90 vs. $279)
- More St. Bona graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former York students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/