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Regent University Lee University Cedarville University JMU Fisher Messiah College Columbia International University Mason GCU William & Mary Alfred University Tennessee| Saint Bonaventure University | Liberty University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
St. Bona | Liberty University | ||
| Location | Saint Bonaventure, NY | Lynchburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,603 | 103,068 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #502 | #852 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sbu.edu | liberty.edu | ||
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Costs |
St. Bona | Liberty University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,950 | $20,579 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,950 | $20,579 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,000 | $12,919 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,659 | $29,692 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,508 | $12,023 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 97% |
Admission |
St. Bona | Liberty University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,299 | 36,921 | ||
| Admitted | 3,505 | 36,671 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.5% | 99.3%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.4% | 17.5%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/30 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1260 | 1040/1250 | ||
| 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 | Liberty University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
St. Bona | Liberty University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 47% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,800 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,166 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $249 |
Diversity |
St. Bona | Liberty University | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 19% | ||
| % Women | 17% | 29% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 46% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 31% |
Students |
St. Bona | Liberty University | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 20% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 79% | ||
Campus |
St. Bona | Liberty University | ||
| 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
- Liberty University is larger than than St. Bona based on total student enrollment (103,068 students vs. 2,603 students)
St. Bona vs. Liberty University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, St. Bona or Liberty University?
- Saint Bonaventure University is 89.3% more expensive to attend than Liberty University for in-state tuition ($38,950.00 vs. $20,579.00)
- Out of state tuition is 89.3% higher at St. Bona than Liberty University ($38,950.00 vs. $20,579.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Bonaventure University than Liberty University ($27,659 vs. $29,692)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Liberty University are 16.1% lower than costs at Saint Bonaventure University ($12,919 vs. $15,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Bonaventure University than Liberty University (98% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Bonaventure University students is 128.8% larger than aid received Liberty University ($27,508 vs. $12,023)
St. Bona vs. Liberty University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, St. Bona or Liberty University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Liberty University or St. Bona .
- The average SAT score at Liberty University (1070) is 4 points higher than at St. Bona (1066)
- Incoming St. Bona students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at Liberty University (24)
- Accepted freshman Liberty University students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.56) than students at St. Bona (3.48)
- Liberty University has a higher acceptance rate (99.3%) than St. Bona (81.5%)
St. Bona vs. Liberty University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, St. Bona or Liberty 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 Liberty University and St. Bona.
- The graduation rate at St. Bona is higher than Liberty University (63% vs. 47%)
- Graduates from Saint Bonaventure University earn on average $9,700 more per year than Liberty University graduates after ten years. ($48,800 vs. $39,100)
- Liberty University students graduate with a $2,834 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Bona graduates. ($24,166 vs. $27,000)
- Liberty University graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than St. Bona graduates. ($249 vs. $279)
- More St. Bona graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Liberty University students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/