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Fisher Alfred University University of Lynchburg Le Moyne College Canisius Randolph-Macon Gannon University Niagara University UB University at Albany- SUNY Binghamton University SUNY at Geneseo| Saint Bonaventure University | Randolph College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
St. Bona | Randolph | ||
| Location | Saint Bonaventure, NY | Lynchburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,603 | 634 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #502 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sbu.edu | randolphcollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
St. Bona | Randolph | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,950 | $28,330 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,950 | $28,330 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,000 | $11,890 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,659 | $20,856 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,508 | $22,982 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
St. Bona | Randolph | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,299 | 1,935 | ||
| Admitted | 3,505 | 1,837 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.5% | 94.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.4% | 10.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/30 | 20/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1260 | 960/1210 | ||
| 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 | Randolph | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
St. Bona | Randolph | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,800 | $43,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
St. Bona | Randolph | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 17% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 68% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 0% |
Students |
St. Bona | Randolph | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 23% | ||
Campus |
St. Bona | Randolph | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 Randolph based on total student enrollment (2,603 students vs. 634 students)
St. Bona vs. Randolph Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, St. Bona or Randolph?
- Saint Bonaventure University is 37.5% more expensive to attend than Randolph for in-state tuition ($38,950.00 vs. $28,330.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.5% higher at St. Bona than Randolph College ($38,950.00 vs. $28,330.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Randolph College than St. Bona ($20,856 vs. $27,659)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Randolph College are 26.2% lower than costs at Saint Bonaventure University ($11,890 vs. $15,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Randolph College than Saint Bonaventure University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Bonaventure University students is 19.7% larger than aid received Randolph College ($27,508 vs. $22,982)
St. Bona vs. Randolph Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, St. Bona or Randolph? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Randolph or St. Bona .
- The average SAT score at Saint Bonaventure University (1066) is 52 points higher than at Randolph (1014)
- Incoming St. Bona students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Randolph (22)
- Accepted freshman St. Bona students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Randolph (3.35)
- Randolph has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than St. Bona (81.5%)
St. Bona vs. Randolph Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, St. Bona or Randolph? 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 Randolph and St. Bona.
- The graduation rate at St. Bona is the same as at Randolph College (63% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Saint Bonaventure University earn on average $5,600 more per year than Randolph graduates after ten years. ($48,800 vs. $43,200)
- Randolph College and St. Bona graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Randolph College and St. Bona graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More St. Bona graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Randolph students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/