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Overview |
St. Bona | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Location | Saint Bonaventure, NY | Lynchburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,603 | 2,592 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #502 | #627 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sbu.edu | lynchburg.edu | ||
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Costs |
St. Bona | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,950 | $35,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,950 | $35,540 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,000 | $13,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,659 | $22,921 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,508 | $25,972 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
St. Bona | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,299 | 4,813 | ||
| Admitted | 3,505 | 3,956 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.5% | 82.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.4% | 12.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1050/1260 | 980/1230 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Sep 1, 2025 |
Academics |
St. Bona | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
St. Bona | University of Lynchburg | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,800 | $46,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
St. Bona | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 17% | 21% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 3% |
Students |
St. Bona | University of Lynchburg | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 23% | ||
Campus |
St. Bona | University of Lynchburg | ||
| 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 University of Lynchburg based on total student enrollment (2,603 students vs. 2,592 students)
St. Bona vs. University of Lynchburg Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, St. Bona or University of Lynchburg?
- Saint Bonaventure University is 9.6% more expensive to attend than University of Lynchburg for in-state tuition ($38,950.00 vs. $35,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.6% higher at St. Bona than University of Lynchburg ($38,950.00 vs. $35,540.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Lynchburg than St. Bona ($22,921 vs. $27,659)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Lynchburg are 13.2% lower than costs at Saint Bonaventure University ($13,250 vs. $15,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Lynchburg than Saint Bonaventure University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Bonaventure University students is 5.9% larger than aid received University of Lynchburg ($27,508 vs. $25,972)
St. Bona vs. University of Lynchburg Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, St. Bona or University of Lynchburg? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Lynchburg or St. Bona .
- The average SAT score at Saint Bonaventure University (1066) is 52 points higher than at University of Lynchburg (1014)
- Incoming St. Bona students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at University of Lynchburg (22)
- Accepted freshman University of Lynchburg students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at St. Bona (3.48)
- University of Lynchburg has a higher acceptance rate (82.2%) than St. Bona (81.5%)
St. Bona vs. University of Lynchburg Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, St. Bona or University of Lynchburg? 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 University of Lynchburg and St. Bona.
- The graduation rate at St. Bona is higher than University of Lynchburg (63% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Saint Bonaventure University earn on average $2,400 more per year than University of Lynchburg graduates after ten years. ($48,800 vs. $46,400)
- University of Lynchburg and St. Bona graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- University of Lynchburg 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 University of Lynchburg students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/