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Overview |
St. Bona | University of Charleston | ||
| Location | Saint Bonaventure, NY | Charleston, WV | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,602 | 3,059 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #422 | #691 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sbu.edu | ucwv.edu | ||
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Costs |
St. Bona | University of Charleston | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,620 | $31,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,620 | $31,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,450 | $10,200 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,004 | $21,308 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,605 | $22,422 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
St. Bona | University of Charleston | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,774 | 1,571 | ||
| Admitted | 3,061 | 1,064 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.1% | 67.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.7% | 25% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.13 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/32 | 19/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1220 | 985/1160 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jul 30, 2025 |
Academics |
St. Bona | University of Charleston | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
St. Bona | University of Charleston | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,800 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 58% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $20,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $211 |
Diversity |
St. Bona | University of Charleston | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 60% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 40% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 22% |
Students |
St. Bona | University of Charleston | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 30% | ||
Campus |
St. Bona | University of Charleston | ||
| 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
- University of Charleston is larger than than St. Bona based on total student enrollment (3,059 students vs. 2,602 students)
St. Bona vs. University of Charleston Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, St. Bona or University of Charleston?
- Saint Bonaventure University is 19.8% more expensive to attend than University of Charleston for in-state tuition ($37,620.00 vs. $31,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.8% higher at St. Bona than University of Charleston ($37,620.00 vs. $31,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Charleston than St. Bona ($21,308 vs. $26,004)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Charleston are 41.7% lower than costs at Saint Bonaventure University ($10,200 vs. $14,450)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Charleston than Saint Bonaventure University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Bonaventure University students is 23.1% larger than aid received University of Charleston ($27,605 vs. $22,422)
St. Bona vs. University of Charleston Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, St. Bona or University of Charleston? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Charleston or St. Bona .
- The average SAT score at Saint Bonaventure University (1066) is 72 points higher than at University of Charleston (994)
- Incoming St. Bona students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at University of Charleston (22)
- Accepted freshman St. Bona students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at University of Charleston (3.13)
- St. Bona has a higher acceptance rate (81.1%) than University of Charleston (67.7%)
St. Bona vs. University of Charleston Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, St. Bona or University of Charleston? 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 University of Charleston and St. Bona.
- The graduation rate at St. Bona is higher than University of Charleston (63% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Saint Bonaventure University earn on average $3,600 more per year than University of Charleston graduates after ten years. ($48,800 vs. $45,200)
- University of Charleston students graduate with a $6,500 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Bona graduates. ($20,500 vs. $27,000)
- University of Charleston graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than St. Bona graduates. ($211 vs. $279)
- More St. Bona graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Charleston students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/