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Overview |
St. Bona | Gannon University | ||
| Location | Saint Bonaventure, NY | Erie, PA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,603 | 4,548 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #502 | #440 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sbu.edu | gannon.edu | ||
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Costs |
St. Bona | Gannon University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,950 | $36,865 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,950 | $36,865 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,000 | $15,610 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,659 | $23,942 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,508 | $27,483 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 82% |
Admission |
St. Bona | Gannon University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,299 | 6,331 | ||
| Admitted | 3,505 | 4,856 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.5% | 76.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.4% | 12.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/30 | 20/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1260 | 990/1250 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 30, 2026 |
Academics |
St. Bona | Gannon University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
St. Bona | Gannon University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,800 | $52,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
St. Bona | Gannon University | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 17% | ||
| % Women | 17% | 19% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 3% |
Students |
St. Bona | Gannon University | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 27% | ||
Campus |
St. Bona | Gannon 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
- Gannon University is larger than than St. Bona based on total student enrollment (4,548 students vs. 2,603 students)
St. Bona vs. Gannon University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, St. Bona or Gannon University?
- Saint Bonaventure University is 5.7% more expensive to attend than Gannon University for in-state tuition ($38,950.00 vs. $36,865.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.7% higher at St. Bona than Gannon University ($38,950.00 vs. $36,865.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Gannon University than St. Bona ($23,942 vs. $27,659)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Bonaventure University are 4.1% lower than costs at Gannon University ($15,000 vs. $15,610)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Bonaventure University than Gannon University (98% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Bonaventure University students is 0.1% larger than aid received Gannon University ($27,508 vs. $27,483)
St. Bona vs. Gannon University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, St. Bona or Gannon University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Gannon University or St. Bona .
- The average SAT score at Saint Bonaventure University (1066) is 31 points higher than at Gannon University (1035)
- Incoming St. Bona students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Gannon University (23)
- Accepted freshman Gannon University students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at St. Bona (3.48)
- St. Bona has a higher acceptance rate (81.5%) than Gannon University (76.7%)
St. Bona vs. Gannon University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, St. Bona or Gannon 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 Gannon University and St. Bona.
- The graduation rate at Gannon University is higher than Saint Bonaventure University (66% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Gannon University earn on average $4,100 more per year than St. Bona graduates after ten years. ($52,900 vs. $48,800)
- Gannon University and St. Bona graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Gannon 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 Gannon University students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/