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Overview |
Ramapo College of New Jersey | St. Bona | ||
| Location | Mahwah, NJ | Saint Bonaventure, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 5,478 | 2,602 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #203 | #422 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ramapo.edu | sbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Ramapo College of New Jersey | St. Bona | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,363 | $37,620 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,373 | $37,620 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,528 | $14,450 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,262 | $26,004 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,553 | $27,605 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 58% | 99% |
Admission |
Ramapo College of New Jersey | St. Bona | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,207 | 3,774 | ||
| Admitted | 5,079 | 3,061 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.5% | 81.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.7% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.47 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/32 | 25/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1295 | 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 | Feb 1, 2025 | Jul 30, 2025 |
Academics |
Ramapo College of New Jersey | St. Bona | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Ramapo College of New Jersey | St. Bona | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,400 | $48,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,846 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $236 | $279 |
Diversity |
Ramapo College of New Jersey | St. Bona | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 64% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 9% |
Students |
Ramapo College of New Jersey | St. Bona | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Ramapo College of New Jersey | 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
- Ramapo College of New Jersey is larger than than St. Bona based on total student enrollment (5,478 students vs. 2,602 students)
Ramapo College of New Jersey vs. St. Bona Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Ramapo College of New Jersey or St. Bona?
- Saint Bonaventure University is 144.9% more expensive to attend than Ramapo College of New Jersey for in-state tuition ($37,620.00 vs. $15,363.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.3% higher at St. Bona than Ramapo College of New Jersey ($37,620.00 vs. $25,373.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ramapo College of New Jersey than St. Bona ($16,262 vs. $26,004)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Bonaventure University are 7.5% lower than costs at Ramapo College of New Jersey ($14,450 vs. $15,528)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Bonaventure University than Ramapo College of New Jersey (99% vs. 58%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Bonaventure University students is 119.9% larger than aid received Ramapo College of New Jersey ($27,605 vs. $12,553)
Ramapo College of New Jersey vs. St. Bona Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Ramapo College of New Jersey or St. Bona? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Bona or Ramapo College of New Jersey .
- The average SAT score at Ramapo College of New Jersey (1090) is 24 points higher than at St. Bona (1066)
- Incoming St. Bona students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Ramapo College of New Jersey (23)
- Accepted freshman St. Bona students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Ramapo College of New Jersey (3.47)
- St. Bona has a higher acceptance rate (81.1%) than Ramapo College of New Jersey (70.5%)
Ramapo College of New Jersey vs. St. Bona Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Ramapo College of New Jersey 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 Ramapo College of New Jersey.
- The graduation rate at Ramapo College of New Jersey is higher than Saint Bonaventure University (71% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Ramapo College of New Jersey earn on average $2,600 more per year than St. Bona graduates after ten years. ($51,400 vs. $48,800)
- Ramapo College of New Jersey students graduate with a $4,154 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Bona graduates. ($22,846 vs. $27,000)
- Ramapo College of New Jersey graduates are paying $43 less per month on federal student loans than St. Bona graduates. ($236 vs. $279)
- More St. Bona graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ramapo College of New Jersey 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/