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Overview |
St. Bona | East Stroudsburg University | ||
| Location | Saint Bonaventure, NY | East Stroudsburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,602 | 5,143 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #422 | #834 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sbu.edu | esu.edu | ||
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Costs |
St. Bona | East Stroudsburg University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,620 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,620 | $15,432 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,450 | $11,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,004 | $17,278 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,605 | $6,302 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 95% |
Admission |
St. Bona | East Stroudsburg University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,774 | 5,679 | ||
| Admitted | 3,061 | 5,317 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.1% | 93.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.7% | 21.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.24 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/32 | 19/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1220 | 940/1160 | ||
| 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 | Apr 1, 2025 |
Academics |
St. Bona | East Stroudsburg University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
St. Bona | East Stroudsburg University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,800 | $45,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
St. Bona | East Stroudsburg University | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 12% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 1% |
Students |
St. Bona | East Stroudsburg University | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 21% | ||
Campus |
St. Bona | East Stroudsburg University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania is larger than than St. Bona based on total student enrollment (5,143 students vs. 2,602 students)
St. Bona vs. East Stroudsburg University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, St. Bona or East Stroudsburg University?
- Saint Bonaventure University is 387.6% more expensive to attend than East Stroudsburg University for in-state tuition ($37,620.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 143.8% higher at St. Bona than East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania ($37,620.00 vs. $15,432.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania than St. Bona ($17,278 vs. $26,004)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania are 26.8% lower than costs at Saint Bonaventure University ($11,400 vs. $14,450)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Bonaventure University than East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania (99% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Bonaventure University students is 338% larger than aid received East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania ($27,605 vs. $6,302)
St. Bona vs. East Stroudsburg University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, St. Bona or East Stroudsburg University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between East Stroudsburg University or St. Bona .
- The average SAT score at Saint Bonaventure University (1066) is 121 points higher than at East Stroudsburg University (945)
- Incoming St. Bona students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at East Stroudsburg University (21)
- Accepted freshman St. Bona students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at East Stroudsburg University (3.24)
- East Stroudsburg University has a higher acceptance rate (93.6%) than St. Bona (81.1%)
St. Bona vs. East Stroudsburg University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, St. Bona or East Stroudsburg 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 East Stroudsburg University and St. Bona.
- The graduation rate at St. Bona is higher than East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania (63% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Saint Bonaventure University earn on average $3,700 more per year than East Stroudsburg University graduates after ten years. ($48,800 vs. $45,100)
- East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Bona graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- East Stroudsburg 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 East Stroudsburg University students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/