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Overview |
St. Bona | University of St Thomas | ||
| Location | Saint Bonaventure, NY | Saint Paul, MN | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,602 | 9,025 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #422 | #179 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sbu.edu | stthomas.edu | ||
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Costs |
St. Bona | University of St Thomas | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,620 | $48,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,620 | $48,930 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,450 | $12,587 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,004 | $30,137 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,605 | $32,284 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 96% |
Admission |
St. Bona | University of St Thomas | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,774 | 9,481 | ||
| Admitted | 3,061 | 7,300 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.1% | 77% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.7% | 21.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/32 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1220 | 1200/1390 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
St. Bona | University of St Thomas | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
St. Bona | University of St Thomas | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,800 | $62,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
St. Bona | University of St Thomas | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 1% |
Students |
St. Bona | University of St Thomas | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 18% | ||
Campus |
St. Bona | University of St Thomas | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of St Thomas is larger than than St. Bona based on total student enrollment (9,025 students vs. 2,602 students)
St. Bona vs. University of St Thomas Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, St. Bona or University of St Thomas?
- University of St Thomas is 30.1% more expensive to attend than St. Bona for in-state tuition ($48,930.00 vs. $37,620.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.1% higher at University of St Thomas than Saint Bonaventure University ($48,930.00 vs. $37,620.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Bonaventure University than University of St Thomas ($26,004 vs. $30,137)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of St Thomas are 14.8% lower than costs at Saint Bonaventure University ($12,587 vs. $14,450)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Bonaventure University than University of St Thomas (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of St Thomas students is 16.9% larger than aid received Saint Bonaventure University ($32,284 vs. $27,605)
St. Bona vs. University of St Thomas Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, St. Bona or University of St Thomas? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of St Thomas or St. Bona .
- The average SAT score at University of St Thomas (1202) is 136 points higher than at St. Bona (1066)
- Incoming University of St Thomas students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at St. Bona (24)
- Accepted freshman University of St Thomas students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at St. Bona (3.48)
- St. Bona has a higher acceptance rate (81.1%) than University of St Thomas (77%)
St. Bona vs. University of St Thomas Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, St. Bona or University of St Thomas? 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 University of St Thomas and St. Bona.
- The graduation rate at University of St Thomas is higher than Saint Bonaventure University (74% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from University of St Thomas earn on average $13,200 more per year than St. Bona graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $48,800)
- University of St Thomas students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Bona graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- University of St Thomas graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than St. Bona graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More University of St Thomas graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St. Bona students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/