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Fisher Alfred University CSU Le Moyne College Canisius Gannon University Wofford College Niagara University UB University at Albany- SUNY Campbell University Binghamton University| Saint Bonaventure University | Presbyterian College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
St. Bona | PC | ||
| Location | Saint Bonaventure, NY | Clinton, SC | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,603 | 1,136 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #502 | #371 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sbu.edu | presby.edu | ||
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Costs |
St. Bona | PC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,950 | $40,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,950 | $40,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,000 | $12,713 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,659 | $20,058 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,508 | $37,241 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
St. Bona | PC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,299 | 3,359 | ||
| Admitted | 3,505 | 2,430 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.5% | 72.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.4% | 10.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1260 | 1080/1280 | ||
| 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 | Sep 21, 2025 |
Academics |
St. Bona | PC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
St. Bona | PC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,800 | $47,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,108 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $269 |
Diversity |
St. Bona | PC | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 17% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 1% |
Students |
St. Bona | PC | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 46% | ||
Campus |
St. Bona | PC | ||
| 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 PC based on total student enrollment (2,603 students vs. 1,136 students)
St. Bona vs. PC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, St. Bona or PC?
- Presbyterian College is 3.2% more expensive to attend than St. Bona for in-state tuition ($40,200.00 vs. $38,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.2% higher at PC than Saint Bonaventure University ($40,200.00 vs. $38,950.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Presbyterian College than St. Bona ($20,058 vs. $27,659)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Presbyterian College are 18% lower than costs at Saint Bonaventure University ($12,713 vs. $15,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Presbyterian College than Saint Bonaventure University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Presbyterian College students is 35.4% larger than aid received Saint Bonaventure University ($37,241 vs. $27,508)
St. Bona vs. PC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, St. Bona or PC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PC or St. Bona .
- The average SAT score at Presbyterian College (1082) is 16 points higher than at St. Bona (1066)
- Incoming St. Bona students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at PC (24)
- Accepted freshman PC students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.6) than students at St. Bona (3.48)
- St. Bona has a higher acceptance rate (81.5%) than PC (72.3%)
St. Bona vs. PC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, St. Bona or PC? 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 PC and St. Bona.
- The graduation rate at PC is higher than Saint Bonaventure University (68% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Saint Bonaventure University earn on average $1,100 more per year than PC graduates after ten years. ($48,800 vs. $47,700)
- Presbyterian College students graduate with a $892 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Bona graduates. ($26,108 vs. $27,000)
- PC graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than St. Bona graduates. ($269 vs. $279)
- More PC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St. Bona students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/