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Fisher Alfred University Le Moyne College Canisius Gannon University Albion College Niagara University UB University at Albany- SUNY Binghamton University SUNY at Geneseo SUNY College at Oswego| Spring Arbor University | Saint Bonaventure University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
SAU | St. Bona | ||
| Location | Spring Arbor, MI | Saint Bonaventure, NY | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,396 | 2,602 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #501 | #422 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Free Methodist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | arbor.edu | sbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
SAU | St. Bona | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $31,020 | $37,620 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,020 | $37,620 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,652 | $14,450 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,375 | $26,004 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,677 | $27,605 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
SAU | St. Bona | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,312 | 3,774 | ||
| Admitted | 1,094 | 3,061 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 47.3% | 81.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.8% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 25/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 970/1135 | 1050/1220 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
SAU | St. Bona | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SAU | St. Bona | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,600 | $48,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,043 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $279 |
Diversity |
SAU | St. Bona | ||
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| % Men | 23% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 77% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 77% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 9% |
Students |
SAU | St. Bona | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 21% | ||
Campus |
SAU | St. Bona | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Saint Bonaventure University is larger than than SAU based on total student enrollment (2,602 students vs. 2,396 students)
SAU vs. St. Bona Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SAU or St. Bona?
- Saint Bonaventure University is 21.3% more expensive to attend than SAU for in-state tuition ($37,620.00 vs. $31,020.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.3% higher at St. Bona than Spring Arbor University ($37,620.00 vs. $31,020.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Spring Arbor University than St. Bona ($22,375 vs. $26,004)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Spring Arbor University are 35.7% lower than costs at Saint Bonaventure University ($10,652 vs. $14,450)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Spring Arbor University as Saint Bonaventure University (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Bonaventure University students is 33.5% larger than aid received Spring Arbor University ($27,605 vs. $20,677)
SAU vs. St. Bona Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SAU or St. Bona? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Bona or SAU .
- The average SAT score at Spring Arbor University (1073) is 7 points higher than at St. Bona (1066)
- Incoming St. Bona students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at SAU (23)
- Accepted freshman SAU students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at St. Bona (3.48)
- St. Bona has a higher acceptance rate (81.1%) than SAU (47.3%)
SAU vs. St. Bona Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SAU 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 SAU.
- The graduation rate at St. Bona is higher than Spring Arbor University (63% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Saint Bonaventure University earn on average $6,200 more per year than SAU graduates after ten years. ($48,800 vs. $42,600)
- Spring Arbor University students graduate with a $2,957 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Bona graduates. ($24,043 vs. $27,000)
- SAU graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than St. Bona graduates. ($248 vs. $279)
- More St. Bona graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SAU students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/