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Overview |
Goshen College | St. Bona | ||
| Location | Goshen, IN | Saint Bonaventure, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 768 | 2,602 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #422 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Mennonite Church | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | goshen.edu | sbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Goshen College | St. Bona | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,660 | $37,620 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,660 | $37,620 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,100 | $14,450 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,267 | $26,004 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,700 | $27,605 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Goshen College | St. Bona | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 991 | 3,774 | ||
| Admitted | 927 | 3,061 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 93.5% | 81.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.9% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/29 | 25/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1210 | 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 1, 2025 | Jul 30, 2025 |
Academics |
Goshen College | St. Bona | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Goshen College | St. Bona | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,400 | $48,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,101 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $207 | $279 |
Diversity |
Goshen College | St. Bona | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 65% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 9% |
Students |
Goshen College | St. Bona | ||
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| % In-State | 66% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Goshen College | St. Bona | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Saint Bonaventure University is larger than than Goshen College based on total student enrollment (2,602 students vs. 768 students)
Goshen College vs. St. Bona Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Goshen College or St. Bona?
- Saint Bonaventure University is 2.6% more expensive to attend than Goshen College for in-state tuition ($37,620.00 vs. $36,660.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.6% higher at St. Bona than Goshen College ($37,620.00 vs. $36,660.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Goshen College than St. Bona ($19,267 vs. $26,004)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Goshen College are 30.2% lower than costs at Saint Bonaventure University ($11,100 vs. $14,450)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Goshen College than Saint Bonaventure University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Goshen College students is 4% larger than aid received Saint Bonaventure University ($28,700 vs. $27,605)
Goshen College vs. St. Bona Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Goshen College or St. Bona? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Bona or Goshen College .
- The average SAT score at Saint Bonaventure University (1066) is 7 points higher than at Goshen College (1059)
- Incoming Goshen College students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at St. Bona (24)
- Accepted freshman St. Bona students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Goshen College (3.42)
- Goshen College has a higher acceptance rate (93.5%) than St. Bona (81.1%)
Goshen College vs. St. Bona Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Goshen 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 Goshen College.
- The graduation rate at Goshen College is higher than Saint Bonaventure University (73% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Saint Bonaventure University earn on average $8,400 more per year than Goshen College graduates after ten years. ($48,800 vs. $40,400)
- Goshen College students graduate with a $6,899 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Bona graduates. ($20,101 vs. $27,000)
- Goshen College graduates are paying $72 less per month on federal student loans than St. Bona graduates. ($207 vs. $279)
- More Goshen College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St. Bona students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/