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Fisher Alfred University Le Moyne College Canisius Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania Gannon University Penn State Altoona Niagara University UB University at Albany- SUNY Binghamton University SUNY at Geneseo| Saint Bonaventure University | Penn State Mont Alto | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
St. Bona | Penn State Mont Alto | ||
| Location | Saint Bonaventure, NY | Mont Alto, PA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,603 | 588 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #502 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sbu.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
St. Bona | Penn State Mont Alto | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,950 | $13,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,950 | $23,316 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,000 | $12,022 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,659 | $20,294 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,508 | $9,223 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 81% |
Admission |
St. Bona | Penn State Mont Alto | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,299 | 608 | ||
| Admitted | 3,505 | 549 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.5% | 90.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.4% | 24.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1050/1260 | 1080/1230 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
St. Bona | Penn State Mont Alto | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
St. Bona | Penn State Mont Alto | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,800 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $277 |
Diversity |
St. Bona | Penn State Mont Alto | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 17% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 1% |
Students |
St. Bona | Penn State Mont Alto | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 24% | ||
Campus |
St. Bona | Penn State Mont Alto | ||
| 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 Penn State Mont Alto based on total student enrollment (2,603 students vs. 588 students)
St. Bona vs. Penn State Mont Alto Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, St. Bona or Penn State Mont Alto?
- Saint Bonaventure University is 181.8% more expensive to attend than Penn State Mont Alto for in-state tuition ($38,950.00 vs. $13,824.00)
- Out of state tuition is 67.1% higher at St. Bona than Penn State Mont Alto ($38,950.00 vs. $23,316.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Mont Alto than St. Bona ($20,294 vs. $27,659)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Mont Alto are 24.8% lower than costs at Saint Bonaventure University ($12,022 vs. $15,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Bonaventure University than Penn State Mont Alto (98% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Bonaventure University students is 198.3% larger than aid received Penn State Mont Alto ($27,508 vs. $9,223)
St. Bona vs. Penn State Mont Alto Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, St. Bona or Penn State Mont Alto? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Mont Alto or St. Bona .
- The average SAT score at Saint Bonaventure University (1066) is 111 points higher than at Penn State Mont Alto (955)
- Incoming St. Bona students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Penn State Mont Alto (21)
- Penn State Mont Alto has a higher acceptance rate (90.3%) than St. Bona (81.5%)
St. Bona vs. Penn State Mont Alto Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, St. Bona or Penn State Mont Alto? 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 Penn State Mont Alto and St. Bona.
- The graduation rate at St. Bona is higher than Penn State Mont Alto (63% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Penn State Mont Alto earn on average $6,500 more per year than St. Bona graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $48,800)
- Penn State Mont Alto students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Bona graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State Mont Alto graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than St. Bona graduates. ($277 vs. $279)
- More St. Bona graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State Mont Alto students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/