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Overview |
Niagara University | St. Bona | ||
| Location | Niagara University, NY | Saint Bonaventure, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,858 | 2,602 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #487 | #422 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | niagara.edu | sbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Niagara University | St. Bona | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,400 | $37,620 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,400 | $37,620 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,700 | $14,450 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,165 | $26,004 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,898 | $27,605 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Niagara University | St. Bona | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,836 | 3,774 | ||
| Admitted | 3,435 | 3,061 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 89.5% | 81.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.9% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/28 | 25/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1240 | 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 | Aug 30, 2025 | Jul 30, 2025 |
Academics |
Niagara University | St. Bona | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Niagara University | St. Bona | ||
| Graduation Rate | 65% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,100 | $48,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
Niagara University | St. Bona | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 13% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 9% |
Students |
Niagara University | St. Bona | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Niagara University | St. Bona | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Niagara University is larger than than St. Bona based on total student enrollment (3,858 students vs. 2,602 students)
Niagara University vs. St. Bona Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Niagara University or St. Bona?
- Saint Bonaventure University is 6.3% more expensive to attend than Niagara University for in-state tuition ($37,620.00 vs. $35,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.3% higher at St. Bona than Niagara University ($37,620.00 vs. $35,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Niagara University than St. Bona ($18,165 vs. $26,004)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Niagara University are 13.8% lower than costs at Saint Bonaventure University ($12,700 vs. $14,450)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Niagara University than Saint Bonaventure University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Niagara University students is 8.3% larger than aid received Saint Bonaventure University ($29,898 vs. $27,605)
Niagara University vs. St. Bona Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Niagara University or St. Bona? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Bona or Niagara University .
- The average SAT score at Saint Bonaventure University (1066) is 29 points higher than at Niagara University (1037)
- Incoming St. Bona students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Niagara University (23)
- Accepted freshman Niagara University students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at St. Bona (3.48)
- Niagara University has a higher acceptance rate (89.5%) than St. Bona (81.1%)
Niagara University vs. St. Bona Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Niagara University 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 Niagara University.
- The graduation rate at Niagara University is higher than Saint Bonaventure University (65% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Saint Bonaventure University earn on average $5,700 more per year than Niagara University graduates after ten years. ($48,800 vs. $43,100)
- Niagara University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Bona graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Niagara University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than St. Bona graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More St. Bona graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Niagara University students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/