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Overview |
Dominican College | St. Bona | ||
| Location | Orangeburg, NY | Saint Bonaventure, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,378 | 2,603 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #623 | #502 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dc.edu | sbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Dominican College | St. Bona | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,160 | $38,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,160 | $38,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,220 | $15,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,907 | $27,659 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,544 | $27,508 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Dominican College | St. Bona | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,319 | 4,299 | ||
| Admitted | 1,828 | 3,505 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 78.8% | 81.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.4% | 16.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.09 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1095/1235 | 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 | Jul 30, 2025 |
Academics |
Dominican College | St. Bona | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Dominican College | St. Bona | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,500 | $48,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Dominican College | St. Bona | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 10% | 9% |
Students |
Dominican College | St. Bona | ||
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| % In-State | 68% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 30% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Dominican College | 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 Dominican College based on total student enrollment (2,603 students vs. 1,378 students)
Dominican College vs. St. Bona Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Dominican College or St. Bona?
- Saint Bonaventure University is 21.1% more expensive to attend than Dominican College for in-state tuition ($38,950.00 vs. $32,160.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.1% higher at St. Bona than Dominican College of Blauvelt ($38,950.00 vs. $32,160.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Dominican College of Blauvelt than St. Bona ($23,907 vs. $27,659)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Bonaventure University are 8.1% lower than costs at Dominican College of Blauvelt ($15,000 vs. $16,220)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dominican College of Blauvelt than Saint Bonaventure University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Bonaventure University students is 22% larger than aid received Dominican College of Blauvelt ($27,508 vs. $22,544)
Dominican College vs. St. Bona Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Dominican College or St. Bona? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Bona or Dominican College .
- The average SAT score at Saint Bonaventure University (1066) is 187 points higher than at Dominican College (879)
- Incoming St. Bona students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Dominican College (19)
- Accepted freshman St. Bona students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Dominican College (3.09)
- St. Bona has a higher acceptance rate (81.5%) than Dominican College (78.8%)
Dominican College vs. St. Bona Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Dominican 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 Dominican College.
- The graduation rate at St. Bona is higher than Dominican College of Blauvelt (63% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Dominican College of Blauvelt earn on average $2,700 more per year than St. Bona graduates after ten years. ($51,500 vs. $48,800)
- Dominican College of Blauvelt students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Bona graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Dominican College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than St. Bona graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More St. Bona graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Dominican College students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/