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Fisher Alfred University Marymount University Saint Thomas Aquinas College Le Moyne College Canisius Gannon University Niagara University UB University at Albany- SUNY Binghamton University Iona College| Mount Saint Mary College | Saint Bonaventure University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Mount Saint Mary College | St. Bona | ||
| Location | Newburgh, NY | Saint Bonaventure, NY | ||
| Setting | Small City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,918 | 2,602 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #573 | #422 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | msmc.edu | sbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Mount Saint Mary College | St. Bona | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $36,522 | $37,620 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,522 | $37,620 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,916 | $14,450 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,439 | $26,004 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,237 | $27,605 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
Mount Saint Mary College | St. Bona | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,604 | 3,774 | ||
| Admitted | 2,299 | 3,061 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.3% | 81.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.3% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1075/1225 | 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 |
Mount Saint Mary College | St. Bona | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Mount Saint Mary College | St. Bona | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,200 | $48,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Mount Saint Mary College | St. Bona | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 9% |
Students |
Mount Saint Mary College | St. Bona | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Mount Saint Mary 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 Mount Saint Mary College based on total student enrollment (2,602 students vs. 1,918 students)
Mount Saint Mary College vs. St. Bona Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Mount Saint Mary College or St. Bona?
- Saint Bonaventure University is 3% more expensive to attend than Mount Saint Mary College for in-state tuition ($37,620.00 vs. $36,522.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3% higher at St. Bona than Mount Saint Mary College ($37,620.00 vs. $36,522.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mount Saint Mary College than St. Bona ($23,439 vs. $26,004)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Bonaventure University are 24% lower than costs at Mount Saint Mary College ($14,450 vs. $17,916)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Mount Saint Mary College as Saint Bonaventure University (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Bonaventure University students is 9.4% larger than aid received Mount Saint Mary College ($27,605 vs. $25,237)
Mount Saint Mary College vs. St. Bona Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Mount Saint Mary College or St. Bona? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Bona or Mount Saint Mary College .
- The average SAT score at Saint Bonaventure University (1066) is 84 points higher than at Mount Saint Mary College (982)
- Incoming St. Bona students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Mount Saint Mary College (22)
- Accepted freshman St. Bona students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Mount Saint Mary College (3.3)
- Mount Saint Mary College has a higher acceptance rate (88.3%) than St. Bona (81.1%)
Mount Saint Mary College vs. St. Bona Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Mount Saint Mary 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 Mount Saint Mary College.
- The graduation rate at St. Bona is higher than Mount Saint Mary College (63% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Mount Saint Mary College earn on average $400 more per year than St. Bona graduates after ten years. ($49,200 vs. $48,800)
- Mount Saint Mary College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Bona graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Mount Saint Mary 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 Mount Saint Mary College students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/