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Overview |
St. Bona | Ohio University | ||
| Location | Saint Bonaventure, NY | Athens, OH | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,603 | 24,937 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #502 | #498 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sbu.edu | ohio.edu | ||
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Costs |
St. Bona | Ohio University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,950 | $13,746 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,950 | $24,114 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,000 | $13,594 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,659 | $20,550 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,508 | $8,616 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 93% |
Admission |
St. Bona | Ohio University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,299 | 25,648 | ||
| Admitted | 3,505 | 21,739 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.5% | 84.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.4% | 21.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/30 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1260 | 1100/1290 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
St. Bona | Ohio University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
St. Bona | Ohio University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,800 | $44,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 51% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $211 |
Diversity |
St. Bona | Ohio University | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 17% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 1% |
Students |
St. Bona | Ohio University | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 13% | ||
Campus |
St. Bona | Ohio University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Ohio University Main Campus is larger than than St. Bona based on total student enrollment (24,937 students vs. 2,603 students)
St. Bona vs. Ohio University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, St. Bona or Ohio University?
- Saint Bonaventure University is 183.4% more expensive to attend than Ohio University for in-state tuition ($38,950.00 vs. $13,746.00)
- Out of state tuition is 61.5% higher at St. Bona than Ohio University Main Campus ($38,950.00 vs. $24,114.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ohio University Main Campus than St. Bona ($20,550 vs. $27,659)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ohio University Main Campus are 10.3% lower than costs at Saint Bonaventure University ($13,594 vs. $15,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Bonaventure University than Ohio University Main Campus (98% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Bonaventure University students is 219.3% larger than aid received Ohio University Main Campus ($27,508 vs. $8,616)
St. Bona vs. Ohio University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, St. Bona or Ohio University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ohio University or St. Bona .
- The average SAT score at Ohio University Main Campus (1108) is 42 points higher than at St. Bona (1066)
- Incoming St. Bona students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at Ohio University (24)
- Accepted freshman Ohio University students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at St. Bona (3.48)
- Ohio University has a higher acceptance rate (84.8%) than St. Bona (81.5%)
St. Bona vs. Ohio University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, St. Bona or Ohio 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 Ohio University and St. Bona.
- The graduation rate at Ohio University is higher than Saint Bonaventure University (65% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Saint Bonaventure University earn on average $4,300 more per year than Ohio University graduates after ten years. ($48,800 vs. $44,500)
- Ohio University Main Campus students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Bona graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- Ohio University graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than St. Bona graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More St. Bona graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ohio University students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 51%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/