Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Fisher SUNY Delhi Alfred University UB Le Moyne College Canisius Gannon University SUNY Canton Niagara University University at Albany- SUNY Binghamton University SUNY at Geneseo| Saint Bonaventure University | SUNY College of Technology at Alfred | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
St. Bona | Alfred State College | ||
| Location | Saint Bonaventure, NY | Alfred, NY | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 2,602 | 3,348 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #422 | #464 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sbu.edu | alfredstate.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
St. Bona | Alfred State College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,620 | $7,070 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,620 | $14,150 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,450 | $13,620 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,004 | $17,262 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,605 | $8,830 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
St. Bona | Alfred State College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,774 | 4,922 | ||
| Admitted | 3,061 | 4,023 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.1% | 81.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.7% | 25.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 25/32 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1220 | 960/1180 | ||
| 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 | Alfred State College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
St. Bona | Alfred State College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,800 | $42,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $14,874 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $153 |
Diversity |
St. Bona | Alfred State College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 50% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 1% |
Students |
St. Bona | Alfred State College | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 75% | 96% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 4% | ||
Campus |
St. Bona | Alfred State College | ||
| 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
- SUNY College of Technology at Alfred is larger than than St. Bona based on total student enrollment (3,348 students vs. 2,602 students)
St. Bona vs. Alfred State College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, St. Bona or Alfred State College?
- Saint Bonaventure University is 432.1% more expensive to attend than Alfred State College for in-state tuition ($37,620.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 165.9% higher at St. Bona than SUNY College of Technology at Alfred ($37,620.00 vs. $14,150.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred than St. Bona ($17,262 vs. $26,004)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY College of Technology at Alfred are 6.1% lower than costs at Saint Bonaventure University ($13,620 vs. $14,450)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Saint Bonaventure University as SUNY College of Technology at Alfred (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Bonaventure University students is 212.6% larger than aid received SUNY College of Technology at Alfred ($27,605 vs. $8,830)
St. Bona vs. Alfred State College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, St. Bona or Alfred State College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Alfred State College or St. Bona .
- The average SAT score at Saint Bonaventure University (1066) is 50 points higher than at Alfred State College (1016)
- Incoming St. Bona students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Alfred State College (21)
- Accepted freshman St. Bona students have a 0.38 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Alfred State College (3.1)
- Alfred State College has a higher acceptance rate (81.7%) than St. Bona (81.1%)
St. Bona vs. Alfred State College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, St. Bona or Alfred State College? 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 Alfred State College and St. Bona.
- The graduation rate at Alfred State College is higher than Saint Bonaventure University (68% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Saint Bonaventure University earn on average $6,700 more per year than Alfred State College graduates after ten years. ($48,800 vs. $42,100)
- SUNY College of Technology at Alfred students graduate with a $12,126 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Bona graduates. ($14,874 vs. $27,000)
- Alfred State College graduates are paying $126 less per month on federal student loans than St. Bona graduates. ($153 vs. $279)
- More St. Bona graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alfred State College students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/