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Overview |
Coe College | St. Bona | ||
| Location | Cedar Rapids, IA | Saint Bonaventure, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,278 | 2,603 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #397 | #502 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | coe.edu | sbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Coe College | St. Bona | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,226 | $38,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,226 | $38,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,336 | $15,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,940 | $27,659 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $43,772 | $27,508 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Coe College | St. Bona | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,171 | 4,299 | ||
| Admitted | 5,068 | 3,505 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.7% | 81.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 7.1% | 16.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1280 | 1050/1260 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2026 | Jul 30, 2026 |
Academics |
Coe College | St. Bona | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Coe College | St. Bona | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,100 | $48,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,105 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $290 | $279 |
Diversity |
Coe College | St. Bona | ||
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| % Men | 1% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 2% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 9% |
Students |
Coe College | St. Bona | ||
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| % In-State | 38% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Coe College | St. Bona | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Saint Bonaventure University is larger than than Coe College based on total student enrollment (2,603 students vs. 1,278 students)
Coe College vs. St. Bona Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Coe College or St. Bona?
- Coe College is 34.1% more expensive to attend than St. Bona for in-state tuition ($52,226.00 vs. $38,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.1% higher at Coe College than Saint Bonaventure University ($52,226.00 vs. $38,950.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Coe College than St. Bona ($20,940 vs. $27,659)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Coe College are 32.3% lower than costs at Saint Bonaventure University ($11,336 vs. $15,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Coe College than Saint Bonaventure University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Coe College students is 59.1% larger than aid received Saint Bonaventure University ($43,772 vs. $27,508)
Coe College vs. St. Bona Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Coe College or St. Bona? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Bona or Coe College .
- The average SAT score at Coe College (1126) is 60 points higher than at St. Bona (1066)
- Incoming Coe College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at St. Bona (24)
- Accepted freshman Coe College students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at St. Bona (3.48)
- St. Bona has a higher acceptance rate (81.5%) than Coe College (70.7%)
Coe College vs. St. Bona Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Coe College 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 Coe College.
- The graduation rate at Coe College is higher than Saint Bonaventure University (69% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Saint Bonaventure University earn on average $700 more per year than Coe College graduates after ten years. ($48,800 vs. $48,100)
- Saint Bonaventure University students graduate with a $1,105 lower median federal student loan debt than Coe College graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,105)
- St. Bona graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Coe College graduates. ($279 vs. $290)
- More Coe College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St. Bona students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/