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Fisher Alfred University Le Moyne College Canisius Gannon University Campbell University Niagara University NC State UB University at Albany- SUNY Binghamton University Wingate University| Saint Bonaventure University | Meredith College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
St. Bona | Meredith | ||
| Location | Saint Bonaventure, NY | Raleigh, NC | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,603 | 1,576 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #502 | #344 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sbu.edu | meredith.edu | ||
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Costs |
St. Bona | Meredith | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,950 | $43,816 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,950 | $43,816 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,000 | $12,920 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,659 | $23,405 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,508 | $32,095 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
St. Bona | Meredith | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,299 | 1,563 | ||
| Admitted | 3,505 | 1,167 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.5% | 74.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.4% | 27.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/30 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1260 | 1110/1260 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
St. Bona | Meredith | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
St. Bona | Meredith | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,800 | $40,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
St. Bona | Meredith | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 17% | 15% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 2% |
Students |
St. Bona | Meredith | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 83% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 10% | ||
Campus |
St. Bona | Meredith | ||
| 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 Meredith based on total student enrollment (2,603 students vs. 1,576 students)
St. Bona vs. Meredith Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, St. Bona or Meredith?
- Meredith College is 12.5% more expensive to attend than St. Bona for in-state tuition ($43,816.00 vs. $38,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.5% higher at Meredith than Saint Bonaventure University ($43,816.00 vs. $38,950.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Meredith College than St. Bona ($23,405 vs. $27,659)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Meredith College are 16.1% lower than costs at Saint Bonaventure University ($12,920 vs. $15,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Meredith College than Saint Bonaventure University (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Meredith College students is 16.7% larger than aid received Saint Bonaventure University ($32,095 vs. $27,508)
St. Bona vs. Meredith Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, St. Bona or Meredith? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Meredith or St. Bona .
- The average SAT score at Saint Bonaventure University (1066) is 30 points higher than at Meredith (1036)
- Incoming St. Bona students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Meredith (23)
- Accepted freshman Meredith students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.52) than students at St. Bona (3.48)
- St. Bona has a higher acceptance rate (81.5%) than Meredith (74.7%)
St. Bona vs. Meredith Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, St. Bona or Meredith? 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 Meredith and St. Bona.
- The graduation rate at St. Bona is higher than Meredith College (63% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Saint Bonaventure University earn on average $8,800 more per year than Meredith graduates after ten years. ($48,800 vs. $40,000)
- Meredith College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Bona graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Meredith graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than St. Bona graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More St. Bona graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Meredith students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/