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Overview |
St. Bona | Marymount University | ||
| Location | Saint Bonaventure, NY | Arlington, VA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,602 | 3,711 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #422 | #457 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sbu.edu | marymount.edu | ||
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Costs |
St. Bona | Marymount University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,620 | $35,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,620 | $35,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,450 | $15,697 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,004 | $24,664 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,605 | $26,190 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
St. Bona | Marymount University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,774 | 3,503 | ||
| Admitted | 3,061 | 2,852 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.1% | 81.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.7% | 12.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.38 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/32 | 20/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1220 | 970/1170 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
St. Bona | Marymount University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
St. Bona | Marymount University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,800 | $55,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $258 |
Diversity |
St. Bona | Marymount University | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 3% |
Students |
St. Bona | Marymount University | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 35% | ||
Campus |
St. Bona | Marymount 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
- Marymount University is larger than than St. Bona based on total student enrollment (3,711 students vs. 2,602 students)
St. Bona vs. Marymount University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, St. Bona or Marymount University?
- Saint Bonaventure University is 4.6% more expensive to attend than Marymount University for in-state tuition ($37,620.00 vs. $35,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.6% higher at St. Bona than Marymount University ($37,620.00 vs. $35,950.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Marymount University than St. Bona ($24,664 vs. $26,004)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Bonaventure University are 8.6% lower than costs at Marymount University ($14,450 vs. $15,697)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Bonaventure University than Marymount University (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Bonaventure University students is 5.4% larger than aid received Marymount University ($27,605 vs. $26,190)
St. Bona vs. Marymount University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, St. Bona or Marymount University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Marymount University or St. Bona .
- The average SAT score at Saint Bonaventure University (1066) is 67 points higher than at Marymount University (999)
- Incoming St. Bona students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Marymount University (22)
- Accepted freshman St. Bona students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Marymount University (3.38)
- Marymount University has a higher acceptance rate (81.4%) than St. Bona (81.1%)
St. Bona vs. Marymount University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, St. Bona or Marymount 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 Marymount University and St. Bona.
- The graduation rate at St. Bona is higher than Marymount University (63% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Marymount University earn on average $6,600 more per year than St. Bona graduates after ten years. ($55,400 vs. $48,800)
- Marymount University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Bona graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- Marymount University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than St. Bona graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More St. Bona graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Marymount University students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/