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George Fox University Fisher Pacific Alfred University Le Moyne College Canisius Gannon University OSU Niagara University UB University at Albany- SUNY Binghamton University| Saint Bonaventure University | Linfield University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
St. Bona | Linfield | ||
| Location | Saint Bonaventure, NY | McMinnville, OR | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,602 | 1,754 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #422 | #225 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | American Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sbu.edu | linfield.edu | ||
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Costs |
St. Bona | Linfield | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,620 | $46,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,620 | $46,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,450 | $13,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,004 | $31,585 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,605 | $29,744 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
St. Bona | Linfield | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,774 | 2,122 | ||
| Admitted | 3,061 | 1,882 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.1% | 88.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.7% | 20.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/32 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1220 | 1050/1210 | ||
| 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, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
St. Bona | Linfield | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
St. Bona | Linfield | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,800 | $56,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
St. Bona | Linfield | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 13% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 3% |
Students |
St. Bona | Linfield | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 33% | ||
Campus |
St. Bona | Linfield | ||
| 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
- Saint Bonaventure University is larger than than Linfield based on total student enrollment (2,602 students vs. 1,754 students)
St. Bona vs. Linfield Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, St. Bona or Linfield?
- Linfield University is 24.1% more expensive to attend than St. Bona for in-state tuition ($46,700.00 vs. $37,620.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.1% higher at Linfield than Saint Bonaventure University ($46,700.00 vs. $37,620.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Bonaventure University than Linfield ($26,004 vs. $31,585)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Linfield University are 6.2% lower than costs at Saint Bonaventure University ($13,600 vs. $14,450)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Linfield University than Saint Bonaventure University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Linfield University students is 7.7% larger than aid received Saint Bonaventure University ($29,744 vs. $27,605)
St. Bona vs. Linfield Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, St. Bona or Linfield? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Linfield or St. Bona .
- The average SAT score at Saint Bonaventure University (1066) is 5 points higher than at Linfield (1061)
- Incoming St. Bona students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Linfield (23)
- Accepted freshman Linfield students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at St. Bona (3.48)
- Linfield has a higher acceptance rate (88.7%) than St. Bona (81.1%)
St. Bona vs. Linfield Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, St. Bona or Linfield? 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 Linfield and St. Bona.
- The graduation rate at Linfield is higher than Saint Bonaventure University (73% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Linfield University earn on average $7,600 more per year than St. Bona graduates after ten years. ($56,400 vs. $48,800)
- Linfield University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Bona graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Linfield graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than St. Bona graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Linfield graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St. Bona students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/