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Overview |
St. Bona | Abilene Christian University | ||
| Location | Saint Bonaventure, NY | Abilene, TX | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,602 | 5,079 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #422 | #416 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Churches of Christ | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sbu.edu | acu.edu | ||
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Costs |
St. Bona | Abilene Christian University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,620 | $40,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,620 | $40,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,450 | $11,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,004 | $28,978 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,605 | $26,280 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
St. Bona | Abilene Christian University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,774 | 11,226 | ||
| Admitted | 3,061 | 7,386 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.1% | 65.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.7% | 12.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/32 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1220 | 1070/1280 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 30, 2024 | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
St. Bona | Abilene Christian University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
St. Bona | Abilene Christian University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,800 | $46,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,325 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $261 |
Diversity |
St. Bona | Abilene Christian University | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 16% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 0% |
Students |
St. Bona | Abilene Christian University | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 16% | ||
Campus |
St. Bona | Abilene Christian University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Abilene Christian University is larger than than St. Bona based on total student enrollment (5,079 students vs. 2,602 students)
St. Bona vs. Abilene Christian University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, St. Bona or Abilene Christian University?
- Abilene Christian University is 7.1% more expensive to attend than St. Bona for in-state tuition ($40,300.00 vs. $37,620.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.1% higher at Abilene Christian University than Saint Bonaventure University ($40,300.00 vs. $37,620.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Bonaventure University than Abilene Christian University ($26,004 vs. $28,978)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Abilene Christian University are 25.7% lower than costs at Saint Bonaventure University ($11,500 vs. $14,450)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Abilene Christian University than Saint Bonaventure University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Bonaventure University students is 5% larger than aid received Abilene Christian University ($27,605 vs. $26,280)
St. Bona vs. Abilene Christian University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, St. Bona or Abilene Christian University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Abilene Christian University or St. Bona .
- The average SAT score at Abilene Christian University (1092) is 26 points higher than at St. Bona (1066)
- Incoming Abilene Christian University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at St. Bona (24)
- Accepted freshman Abilene Christian University students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at St. Bona (3.48)
- St. Bona has a higher acceptance rate (81.1%) than Abilene Christian University (65.8%)
St. Bona vs. Abilene Christian University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, St. Bona or Abilene Christian University? 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 Abilene Christian University and St. Bona.
- The graduation rate at St. Bona is higher than Abilene Christian University (63% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Saint Bonaventure University earn on average $2,800 more per year than Abilene Christian University graduates after ten years. ($48,800 vs. $46,000)
- Abilene Christian University students graduate with a $1,675 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Bona graduates. ($25,325 vs. $27,000)
- Abilene Christian University graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than St. Bona graduates. ($261 vs. $279)
- More St. Bona graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Abilene Christian University students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/