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Overview |
St. Bona | USMMA | ||
| Location | Saint Bonaventure, NY | Kings Point, NY | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,602 | 943 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #422 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sbu.edu | usmma.edu | ||
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Costs |
St. Bona | USMMA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,620 | $0 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,620 | $0 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,450 | $0 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,004 | $4,891 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,605 | $4,489 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 11% |
Admission |
St. Bona | USMMA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,774 | 1,532 | ||
| Admitted | 3,061 | 419 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.1% | 27.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.7% | 60.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 25/32 | 20/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1220 | 1150/1330 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 30, 2025 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
St. Bona | USMMA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
St. Bona | USMMA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,800 | $92,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $6,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $67 |
Diversity |
St. Bona | USMMA | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 80% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 20% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 2% |
Students |
St. Bona | USMMA | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 15% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 85% | ||
Campus |
St. Bona | USMMA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Saint Bonaventure University is larger than than USMMA based on total student enrollment (2,602 students vs. 943 students)
St. Bona vs. USMMA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, St. Bona or USMMA?
- Saint Bonaventure University is ?% more expensive to attend than USMMA for in-state tuition ($37,620.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at St. Bona than United States Merchant Marine Academy ($37,620.00 vs. $0.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at United States Merchant Marine Academy than St. Bona ($4,891 vs. $26,004)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Bonaventure University than United States Merchant Marine Academy (99% vs. 11%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Bonaventure University students is 514.9% larger than aid received United States Merchant Marine Academy ($27,605 vs. $4,489)
St. Bona vs. USMMA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, St. Bona or USMMA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USMMA or St. Bona .
- The average SAT score at United States Merchant Marine Academy (1220) is 154 points higher than at St. Bona (1066)
- Accepted freshman USMMA 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 (81.1%) than USMMA (27.3%)
St. Bona vs. USMMA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, St. Bona or USMMA? 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 USMMA and St. Bona.
- Graduates from United States Merchant Marine Academy earn on average $43,600 more per year than St. Bona graduates after ten years. ($92,400 vs. $48,800)
- United States Merchant Marine Academy students graduate with a $20,500 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Bona graduates. ($6,500 vs. $27,000)
- USMMA graduates are paying $212 less per month on federal student loans than St. Bona graduates. ($67 vs. $279)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/