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Overview |
St. Bona | Alvernia University | ||
| Location | Saint Bonaventure, NY | Reading, PA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,602 | 2,484 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #422 | #739 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sbu.edu | alvernia.edu | ||
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Costs |
St. Bona | Alvernia University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,620 | $39,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,620 | $39,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,450 | $14,030 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,004 | $27,091 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,605 | $25,757 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
St. Bona | Alvernia University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,774 | 5,703 | ||
| Admitted | 3,061 | 3,365 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.1% | 59% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.7% | 14.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.41 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1050/1220 | 996/1170 | ||
| 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 |
St. Bona | Alvernia University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
St. Bona | Alvernia University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,800 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 61% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
St. Bona | Alvernia University | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 7% |
Students |
St. Bona | Alvernia University | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 25% | ||
Campus |
St. Bona | Alvernia University | ||
| 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 Alvernia University based on total student enrollment (2,602 students vs. 2,484 students)
St. Bona vs. Alvernia University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, St. Bona or Alvernia University?
- Alvernia University is 3.9% more expensive to attend than St. Bona for in-state tuition ($39,100.00 vs. $37,620.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.9% higher at Alvernia University than Saint Bonaventure University ($39,100.00 vs. $37,620.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Bonaventure University than Alvernia University ($26,004 vs. $27,091)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alvernia University are 3% lower than costs at Saint Bonaventure University ($14,030 vs. $14,450)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alvernia University than Saint Bonaventure University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Bonaventure University students is 7.2% larger than aid received Alvernia University ($27,605 vs. $25,757)
St. Bona vs. Alvernia University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, St. Bona or Alvernia University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Alvernia University or St. Bona .
- The average SAT score at Saint Bonaventure University (1066) is 68 points higher than at Alvernia University (998)
- Incoming St. Bona students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Alvernia University (22)
- Accepted freshman St. Bona students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Alvernia University (3.41)
- St. Bona has a higher acceptance rate (81.1%) than Alvernia University (59%)
St. Bona vs. Alvernia University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, St. Bona or Alvernia University? 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 Alvernia University and St. Bona.
- The graduation rate at St. Bona is higher than Alvernia University (63% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Saint Bonaventure University earn on average $4,000 more per year than Alvernia University graduates after ten years. ($48,800 vs. $44,800)
- Alvernia University and St. Bona graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Alvernia University and St. Bona graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More St. Bona graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alvernia University students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 61%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/