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RU JMU CNU Mary Washington College Old Dominion Fisher VCU Mason Alfred University Randolph-Macon BC Le Moyne College| Saint Bonaventure University | Longwood University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
St. Bona | Longwood University | ||
| Location | Saint Bonaventure, NY | Farmville, VA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,602 | 4,358 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #422 | #603 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sbu.edu | longwood.edu | ||
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Costs |
St. Bona | Longwood University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,620 | $8,753 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,620 | $21,690 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,450 | $14,318 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,004 | $21,772 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,605 | $10,332 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 95% |
Admission |
St. Bona | Longwood University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,774 | 6,042 | ||
| Admitted | 3,061 | 5,304 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.1% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.7% | 15% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/32 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1220 | 1020/1210 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
St. Bona | Longwood University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
St. Bona | Longwood University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,800 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
St. Bona | Longwood University | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 30% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 70% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 4% |
Students |
St. Bona | Longwood University | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 5% | ||
Campus |
St. Bona | Longwood 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
- Longwood University is larger than than St. Bona based on total student enrollment (4,358 students vs. 2,602 students)
St. Bona vs. Longwood University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, St. Bona or Longwood University?
- Saint Bonaventure University is 329.8% more expensive to attend than Longwood University for in-state tuition ($37,620.00 vs. $8,753.00)
- Out of state tuition is 73.4% higher at St. Bona than Longwood University ($37,620.00 vs. $21,690.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Longwood University than St. Bona ($21,772 vs. $26,004)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Longwood University are 0.9% lower than costs at Saint Bonaventure University ($14,318 vs. $14,450)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Bonaventure University than Longwood University (99% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Bonaventure University students is 167.2% larger than aid received Longwood University ($27,605 vs. $10,332)
St. Bona vs. Longwood University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, St. Bona or Longwood University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Longwood University or St. Bona .
- The average SAT score at Saint Bonaventure University (1066) is 81 points higher than at Longwood University (985)
- Incoming St. Bona students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Longwood University (21)
- Accepted freshman Longwood University students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at St. Bona (3.48)
- Longwood University has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than St. Bona (81.1%)
St. Bona vs. Longwood University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, St. Bona or Longwood 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 Longwood University and St. Bona.
- The graduation rate at St. Bona is higher than Longwood University (63% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Saint Bonaventure University earn on average $5,600 more per year than Longwood University graduates after ten years. ($48,800 vs. $43,200)
- Longwood University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Bona graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Longwood University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than St. Bona graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More Longwood University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St. Bona students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/