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Overview |
St. Bona | University of Mount Union | ||
| Location | Saint Bonaventure, NY | Alliance, OH | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,603 | 2,169 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #502 | #504 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sbu.edu | mountunion.edu | ||
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Costs |
St. Bona | University of Mount Union | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $38,950 | $35,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,950 | $35,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,000 | $11,500 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,659 | $22,835 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,508 | $24,047 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
St. Bona | University of Mount Union | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,299 | 3,322 | ||
| Admitted | 3,505 | 2,661 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.5% | 80.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.4% | 20.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/30 | 24/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1260 | 1070/1290 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
St. Bona | University of Mount Union | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
St. Bona | University of Mount Union | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,800 | $48,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
St. Bona | University of Mount Union | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 17% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 3% |
Students |
St. Bona | University of Mount Union | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 18% | ||
Campus |
St. Bona | University of Mount Union | ||
| 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
- Saint Bonaventure University is larger than than University of Mount Union based on total student enrollment (2,603 students vs. 2,169 students)
St. Bona vs. University of Mount Union Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, St. Bona or University of Mount Union?
- Saint Bonaventure University is 11.3% more expensive to attend than University of Mount Union for in-state tuition ($38,950.00 vs. $35,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.3% higher at St. Bona than University of Mount Union ($38,950.00 vs. $35,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Mount Union than St. Bona ($22,835 vs. $27,659)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Mount Union are 30.4% lower than costs at Saint Bonaventure University ($11,500 vs. $15,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Mount Union than Saint Bonaventure University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Bonaventure University students is 14.4% larger than aid received University of Mount Union ($27,508 vs. $24,047)
St. Bona vs. University of Mount Union Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, St. Bona or University of Mount Union? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Mount Union or St. Bona .
- The average SAT score at University of Mount Union (1078) is 12 points higher than at St. Bona (1066)
- Incoming St. Bona students have at the same average ACT score (24) as students at University of Mount Union (24)
- Accepted freshman St. Bona students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at University of Mount Union (3.33)
- St. Bona has a higher acceptance rate (81.5%) than University of Mount Union (80.1%)
St. Bona vs. University of Mount Union Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, St. Bona or University of Mount Union? 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 Mount Union and St. Bona.
- The graduation rate at University of Mount Union is higher than Saint Bonaventure University (65% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Saint Bonaventure University earn on average $600 more per year than University of Mount Union graduates after ten years. ($48,800 vs. $48,200)
- University of Mount Union and St. Bona graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- University of Mount Union and St. Bona graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More University of Mount Union graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St. Bona students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/