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Overview |
Nazareth College | St. Bona | ||
| Location | Rochester, NY | Saint Bonaventure, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,439 | 2,603 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #220 | #502 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | naz.edu | sbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Nazareth College | St. Bona | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,790 | $38,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,790 | $38,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,620 | $15,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,321 | $27,659 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,793 | $27,508 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
Nazareth College | St. Bona | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,614 | 4,299 | ||
| Admitted | 2,873 | 3,505 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.5% | 81.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16% | 16.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/30 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1330 | 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 | Feb 1, 2025 | Jul 30, 2025 |
Academics |
Nazareth College | St. Bona | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Nazareth College | St. Bona | ||
| Graduation Rate | 74% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,900 | $48,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,501 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $279 |
Diversity |
Nazareth College | St. Bona | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 18% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 9% |
Students |
Nazareth College | St. Bona | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 16% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Nazareth 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 Nazareth College based on total student enrollment (2,603 students vs. 2,439 students)
Nazareth College vs. St. Bona Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Nazareth College or St. Bona?
- Saint Bonaventure University is 0.4% more expensive to attend than Nazareth College for in-state tuition ($38,950.00 vs. $38,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.4% higher at St. Bona than Nazareth College ($38,950.00 vs. $38,790.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Bonaventure University than Nazareth College ($27,659 vs. $31,321)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Bonaventure University are 4.1% lower than costs at Nazareth College ($15,000 vs. $15,620)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Nazareth College than Saint Bonaventure University (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Bonaventure University students is 11% larger than aid received Nazareth College ($27,508 vs. $24,793)
Nazareth College vs. St. Bona Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Nazareth College or St. Bona? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Bona or Nazareth College .
- Accepted freshman Nazareth College students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at St. Bona (3.48)
- St. Bona has a higher acceptance rate (81.5%) than Nazareth College (79.5%)
Nazareth College vs. St. Bona Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Nazareth 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 Nazareth College.
- The graduation rate at Nazareth College is higher than Saint Bonaventure University (74% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Saint Bonaventure University earn on average $3,900 more per year than Nazareth College graduates after ten years. ($48,800 vs. $44,900)
- Nazareth College students graduate with a $499 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Bona graduates. ($26,501 vs. $27,000)
- Nazareth College graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than St. Bona graduates. ($274 vs. $279)
- More Nazareth College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St. Bona students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/