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Overview |
St. Bona | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Location | Saint Bonaventure, NY | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,603 | 7,201 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #502 | #162 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sbu.edu | sju.edu | ||
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Costs |
St. Bona | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,950 | $51,140 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,950 | $51,140 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,000 | $15,740 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,659 | $36,392 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,508 | $29,400 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
St. Bona | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,299 | 8,751 | ||
| Admitted | 3,505 | 7,560 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.5% | 86.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.4% | 15.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/30 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1260 | 1150/1330 | ||
| 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 | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
St. Bona | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,800 | $64,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,008 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $237 |
Diversity |
St. Bona | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 17% | 22% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 2% |
Students |
St. Bona | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 48% | ||
Campus |
St. Bona | Saint Joseph's 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
- Saint Joseph's University is larger than than St. Bona based on total student enrollment (7,201 students vs. 2,603 students)
St. Bona vs. Saint Joseph's University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, St. Bona or Saint Joseph's University?
- Saint Joseph's University is 31.3% more expensive to attend than St. Bona for in-state tuition ($51,140.00 vs. $38,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.3% higher at Saint Joseph's University than Saint Bonaventure University ($51,140.00 vs. $38,950.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Bonaventure University than Saint Joseph's University ($27,659 vs. $36,392)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Bonaventure University are 4.9% lower than costs at Saint Joseph's University ($15,000 vs. $15,740)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Joseph's University than Saint Bonaventure University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Joseph's University students is 6.9% larger than aid received Saint Bonaventure University ($29,400 vs. $27,508)
St. Bona vs. Saint Joseph's University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, St. Bona or Saint Joseph's University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Joseph's University or St. Bona .
- Accepted freshman Saint Joseph's University students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.65) than students at St. Bona (3.48)
- Saint Joseph's University has a higher acceptance rate (86.4%) than St. Bona (81.5%)
St. Bona vs. Saint Joseph's University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, St. Bona or Saint Joseph's 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 Saint Joseph's University and St. Bona.
- The graduation rate at Saint Joseph's University is higher than Saint Bonaventure University (76% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Saint Joseph's University earn on average $15,200 more per year than St. Bona graduates after ten years. ($64,000 vs. $48,800)
- Saint Joseph's University students graduate with a $3,992 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Bona graduates. ($23,008 vs. $27,000)
- Saint Joseph's University graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than St. Bona graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More Saint Joseph's University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St. Bona students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/