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Fisher Alfred University Le Moyne College Canisius Gannon University Ship Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus Niagara University UB PennWest Clarion Penn State Erie-Behrend College| Saint Bonaventure University | PennWest Edinboro | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
St. Bona | PennWest Edinboro | ||
| Location | Saint Bonaventure, NY | Edinboro, PA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,602 | 4,043 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #422 | #1034 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sbu.edu | edinboro.edu | ||
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Costs |
St. Bona | PennWest Edinboro | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,620 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,620 | $11,574 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,450 | $11,660 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,004 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,605 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 0% |
Admission |
St. Bona | PennWest Edinboro | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,774 | - | ||
| Admitted | 3,061 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.1% | |||
| Enrolled % | 18.7% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/32 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1220 | 970/1170 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jul 30, 2025 |
Academics |
St. Bona | PennWest Edinboro | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
St. Bona | PennWest Edinboro | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,800 | $37,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
St. Bona | PennWest Edinboro | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 2% |
Students |
St. Bona | PennWest Edinboro | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 15% | ||
Campus |
St. Bona | PennWest Edinboro | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- PennWest Edinboro is larger than than St. Bona based on total student enrollment (4,043 students vs. 2,602 students)
St. Bona vs. PennWest Edinboro Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, St. Bona or PennWest Edinboro?
- Saint Bonaventure University is 387.6% more expensive to attend than PennWest Edinboro for in-state tuition ($37,620.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 225% higher at St. Bona than PennWest Edinboro ($37,620.00 vs. $11,574.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at PennWest Edinboro are 23.9% lower than costs at Saint Bonaventure University ($11,660 vs. $14,450)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Bonaventure University than PennWest Edinboro (99% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Bonaventure University students is ?% larger than aid received PennWest Edinboro ($27,605 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, St. Bona or PennWest Edinboro? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PennWest Edinboro or St. Bona .
- The average SAT score at Saint Bonaventure University (1066) is 116 points higher than at PennWest Edinboro (950)
- Incoming St. Bona students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at PennWest Edinboro (20)
- Accepted freshman PennWest Edinboro students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at St. Bona (3.48)
St. Bona vs. PennWest Edinboro Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, St. Bona or PennWest Edinboro? 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 PennWest Edinboro and St. Bona.
- The graduation rate at St. Bona is higher than PennWest Edinboro (63% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Saint Bonaventure University earn on average $11,100 more per year than PennWest Edinboro graduates after ten years. ($48,800 vs. $37,700)
- PennWest Edinboro and St. Bona graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- PennWest Edinboro 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 PennWest Edinboro students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/