Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Kent State Cleveland State Fisher Alfred University University of Akron University of Toledo Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania BGSU Le Moyne College Canisius Gannon University Niagara University| Saint Bonaventure University | Youngstown State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
St. Bona | Youngstown State | ||
| Location | Saint Bonaventure, NY | Youngstown, OH | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,602 | 11,071 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #422 | #983 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sbu.edu | ysu.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
St. Bona | Youngstown State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,620 | $10,410 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,620 | $10,770 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,450 | $10,016 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,004 | $11,900 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,605 | $7,631 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 93% |
Admission |
St. Bona | Youngstown State | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,774 | 7,481 | ||
| Admitted | 3,061 | 6,030 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.1% | 80.6%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.7% | 26.9%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.51 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 25/32 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1220 | 830/1160 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
St. Bona | Youngstown State | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 18:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
St. Bona | Youngstown State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 35% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,800 | $37,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
St. Bona | Youngstown State | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 50% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 4% |
Students |
St. Bona | Youngstown State | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 75% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 15% | ||
Campus |
St. Bona | Youngstown State | ||
| 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
- Youngstown State University is larger than than St. Bona based on total student enrollment (11,071 students vs. 2,602 students)
St. Bona vs. Youngstown State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, St. Bona or Youngstown State?
- Saint Bonaventure University is 261.4% more expensive to attend than Youngstown State for in-state tuition ($37,620.00 vs. $10,410.00)
- Out of state tuition is 249.3% higher at St. Bona than Youngstown State University ($37,620.00 vs. $10,770.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Youngstown State University than St. Bona ($11,900 vs. $26,004)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Youngstown State University are 44.3% lower than costs at Saint Bonaventure University ($10,016 vs. $14,450)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Bonaventure University than Youngstown State University (99% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Bonaventure University students is 261.7% larger than aid received Youngstown State University ($27,605 vs. $7,631)
St. Bona vs. Youngstown State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, St. Bona or Youngstown State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Youngstown State or St. Bona .
- The average SAT score at Saint Bonaventure University (1066) is 85 points higher than at Youngstown State (981)
- Incoming St. Bona students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Youngstown State (21)
- Accepted freshman Youngstown State students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at St. Bona (3.48)
- St. Bona has a higher acceptance rate (81.1%) than Youngstown State (80.6%)
St. Bona vs. Youngstown State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, St. Bona or Youngstown State? 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 Youngstown State and St. Bona.
- The graduation rate at St. Bona is higher than Youngstown State University (63% vs. 35%)
- Graduates from Saint Bonaventure University earn on average $11,100 more per year than Youngstown State graduates after ten years. ($48,800 vs. $37,700)
- Youngstown State University and St. Bona graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Youngstown State University and St. Bona graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More St. Bona graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Youngstown State students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/