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Fisher Alfred University Le Moyne College Canisius Gannon University Wilkes Niagara University UB University at Albany- SUNY Binghamton University SUNY at Geneseo Moravian College| Saint Bonaventure University | Lycoming College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
St. Bona | Lycoming College | ||
| Location | Saint Bonaventure, NY | Williamsport, PA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,602 | 1,059 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #422 | #431 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sbu.edu | lycoming.edu | ||
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Costs |
St. Bona | Lycoming College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,620 | $44,544 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,620 | $44,544 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,450 | $14,186 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,004 | $19,697 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,605 | $42,509 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
St. Bona | Lycoming College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,774 | 3,039 | ||
| Admitted | 3,061 | 2,286 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.1% | 75.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.7% | 12.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/32 | 20/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1220 | 1053/1238 | ||
| 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 | Lycoming College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
St. Bona | Lycoming College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,800 | $48,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
St. Bona | Lycoming College | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 6% |
Students |
St. Bona | Lycoming College | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 38% | ||
Campus |
St. Bona | Lycoming College | ||
| 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 Lycoming College based on total student enrollment (2,602 students vs. 1,059 students)
St. Bona vs. Lycoming College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, St. Bona or Lycoming College?
- Lycoming College is 18.4% more expensive to attend than St. Bona for in-state tuition ($44,544.00 vs. $37,620.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.4% higher at Lycoming College than Saint Bonaventure University ($44,544.00 vs. $37,620.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lycoming College than St. Bona ($19,697 vs. $26,004)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lycoming College are 1.9% lower than costs at Saint Bonaventure University ($14,186 vs. $14,450)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Lycoming College than Saint Bonaventure University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lycoming College students is 54% larger than aid received Saint Bonaventure University ($42,509 vs. $27,605)
St. Bona vs. Lycoming College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, St. Bona or Lycoming College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lycoming College or St. Bona .
- The average SAT score at Saint Bonaventure University (1066) is 32 points higher than at Lycoming College (1034)
- Incoming St. Bona students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Lycoming College (23)
- Accepted freshman Lycoming College students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at St. Bona (3.48)
- St. Bona has a higher acceptance rate (81.1%) than Lycoming College (75.2%)
St. Bona vs. Lycoming College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, St. Bona or Lycoming College? 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 Lycoming College and St. Bona.
- The graduation rate at Lycoming College is higher than Saint Bonaventure University (70% vs. 63%)
- Graduates of Saint Bonaventure University and Lycoming College have equivalent average earnings after ten years ($48,800 vs. $48,800)
- Lycoming College and St. Bona graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Lycoming College and St. Bona graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Lycoming College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St. Bona students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/