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Fisher Alfred University Le Moyne College Canisius Gannon University Niagara University UB University at Albany- SUNY Binghamton University SUNY at Geneseo Azusa Pacific University SUNY College at Oswego| Dominican University of California | Saint Bonaventure University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
DUofC | St. Bona | ||
| Location | San Rafael, CA | Saint Bonaventure, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,877 | 2,602 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #407 | #422 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | dominican.edu | sbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
DUofC | St. Bona | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,606 | $37,620 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,606 | $37,620 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,489 | $14,450 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $49,907 | $26,004 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $17,194 | $27,605 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% | 99% |
Admission |
DUofC | St. Bona | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,746 | 3,774 | ||
| Admitted | 1,627 | 3,061 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.2% | 81.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/25 | 25/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1088/1236 | 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, 2025 |
Academics |
DUofC | St. Bona | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DUofC | St. Bona | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,400 | $48,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
DUofC | St. Bona | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 37% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 20% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 9% |
Students |
DUofC | St. Bona | ||
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| % In-State | 76% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 21% | ||
Campus |
DUofC | 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 DUofC based on total student enrollment (2,602 students vs. 1,877 students)
DUofC vs. St. Bona Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DUofC or St. Bona?
- Dominican University of California is 29.2% more expensive to attend than St. Bona for in-state tuition ($48,606.00 vs. $37,620.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.2% higher at DUofC than Saint Bonaventure University ($48,606.00 vs. $37,620.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Bonaventure University than DUofC ($26,004 vs. $49,907)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Bonaventure University are 7.2% lower than costs at Dominican University of California ($14,450 vs. $15,489)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Bonaventure University than Dominican University of California (99% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Bonaventure University students is 60.6% larger than aid received Dominican University of California ($27,605 vs. $17,194)
DUofC vs. St. Bona Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, DUofC or St. Bona? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Bona or DUofC .
- The average SAT score at Saint Bonaventure University (1066) is 12 points higher than at DUofC (1054)
- Incoming St. Bona students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at DUofC (23)
- Accepted freshman DUofC students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at St. Bona (3.48)
- DUofC has a higher acceptance rate (93.2%) than St. Bona (81.1%)
DUofC vs. St. Bona Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DUofC 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 DUofC.
- The graduation rate at St. Bona is higher than Dominican University of California (63% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Dominican University of California earn on average $9,600 more per year than St. Bona graduates after ten years. ($58,400 vs. $48,800)
- Saint Bonaventure University and DUofC graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Saint Bonaventure University and DUofC 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 DUofC students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/