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Fisher Millersville University of Pennsylvania Alfred University IPFW Le Moyne College Canisius Gannon University Niagara University UB University at Albany- SUNY Binghamton University ECU| Saint Bonaventure University | Penn State New Kensington | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
St. Bona | Penn State New Kensington | ||
| Location | Saint Bonaventure, NY | Upper Burrell, PA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,602 | 460 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #422 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sbu.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
St. Bona | Penn State New Kensington | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,620 | $13,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,620 | $23,086 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,450 | $12,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,004 | $19,757 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,605 | $7,860 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 93% |
Admission |
St. Bona | Penn State New Kensington | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,774 | 678 | ||
| Admitted | 3,061 | 620 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.1% | 91.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.7% | 21.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/32 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1220 | 1080/1210 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
St. Bona | Penn State New Kensington | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
St. Bona | Penn State New Kensington | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 40% | ||
| 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 New Kensington | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 1% |
Students |
St. Bona | Penn State New Kensington | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 13% | ||
Campus |
St. Bona | Penn State New Kensington | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Saint Bonaventure University is larger than than Penn State New Kensington based on total student enrollment (2,602 students vs. 460 students)
St. Bona vs. Penn State New Kensington Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, St. Bona or Penn State New Kensington?
- Saint Bonaventure University is 172.1% more expensive to attend than Penn State New Kensington for in-state tuition ($37,620.00 vs. $13,824.00)
- Out of state tuition is 63% higher at St. Bona than Penn State New Kensington ($37,620.00 vs. $23,086.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State New Kensington than St. Bona ($19,757 vs. $26,004)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State New Kensington are 11.3% lower than costs at Saint Bonaventure University ($12,984 vs. $14,450)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Bonaventure University than Penn State New Kensington (99% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Bonaventure University students is 251.2% larger than aid received Penn State New Kensington ($27,605 vs. $7,860)
St. Bona vs. Penn State New Kensington Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, St. Bona or Penn State New Kensington? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State New Kensington or St. Bona .
- The average SAT score at Saint Bonaventure University (1066) is 86 points higher than at Penn State New Kensington (980)
- Incoming St. Bona students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Penn State New Kensington (21)
- Penn State New Kensington has a higher acceptance rate (91.4%) than St. Bona (81.1%)
St. Bona vs. Penn State New Kensington Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, St. Bona or Penn State New Kensington? 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 New Kensington and St. Bona.
- The graduation rate at St. Bona is higher than Penn State New Kensington (63% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Penn State New Kensington earn on average $6,500 more per year than St. Bona graduates after ten years. ($55,300 vs. $48,800)
- Penn State New Kensington students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Bona graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State New Kensington 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 New Kensington 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/