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Overview |
St. Bona | Utica College | ||
| Location | Saint Bonaventure, NY | Utica, NY | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,602 | 3,861 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #422 | #429 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sbu.edu | utica.edu | ||
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Costs |
St. Bona | Utica College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $37,620 | $23,208 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,620 | $23,208 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,450 | $12,667 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,004 | $22,372 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,605 | $13,939 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 97% |
Admission |
St. Bona | Utica College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,774 | 3,367 | ||
| Admitted | 3,061 | 2,724 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.1% | 80.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.7% | 15.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.48 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/32 | 23/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1220 | 1084/1250 | ||
| 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 | Utica College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
St. Bona | Utica College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 44% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,800 | $46,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $248 |
Diversity |
St. Bona | Utica College | ||
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| % Men | 50% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 50% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 69% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 4% |
Students |
St. Bona | Utica College | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 21% | 13% | ||
Campus |
St. Bona | Utica College | ||
| 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
- Utica College is larger than than St. Bona based on total student enrollment (3,861 students vs. 2,602 students)
St. Bona vs. Utica College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, St. Bona or Utica College?
- Saint Bonaventure University is 62.1% more expensive to attend than Utica College for in-state tuition ($37,620.00 vs. $23,208.00)
- Out of state tuition is 62.1% higher at St. Bona than Utica College ($37,620.00 vs. $23,208.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Utica College than St. Bona ($22,372 vs. $26,004)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Utica College are 14.1% lower than costs at Saint Bonaventure University ($12,667 vs. $14,450)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Bonaventure University than Utica College (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Bonaventure University students is 98% larger than aid received Utica College ($27,605 vs. $13,939)
St. Bona vs. Utica College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, St. Bona or Utica College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Utica College or St. Bona .
- Accepted freshman St. Bona students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.48) than students at Utica College (3.3)
- St. Bona has a higher acceptance rate (81.1%) than Utica College (80.9%)
St. Bona vs. Utica College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, St. Bona or Utica 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 Utica College and St. Bona.
- The graduation rate at St. Bona is higher than Utica College (63% vs. 44%)
- Graduates from Saint Bonaventure University earn on average $2,500 more per year than Utica College graduates after ten years. ($48,800 vs. $46,300)
- Utica College students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Bona graduates. ($24,000 vs. $27,000)
- Utica College graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than St. Bona graduates. ($248 vs. $279)
- More St. Bona graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Utica College students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/