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Overview |
Saint John's | St. Bona | ||
| Location | Collegeville, MN | Saint Bonaventure, NY | ||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 1,624 | 2,603 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #275 | #502 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | csbsju.edu | sbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saint John's | St. Bona | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,700 | $38,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,700 | $38,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,130 | $15,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,473 | $27,659 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $37,419 | $27,508 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Saint John's | St. Bona | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,597 | 4,299 | ||
| Admitted | 1,445 | 3,505 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.5% | 81.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 25.3% | 16.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.51 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 22/28 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1145/1280 | 1050/1260 | ||
| 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 |
Saint John's | St. Bona | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saint John's | St. Bona | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,400 | $48,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Saint John's | St. Bona | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 9% |
Students |
Saint John's | St. Bona | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Saint John's | St. Bona | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Saint Bonaventure University is larger than than Saint John's based on total student enrollment (2,603 students vs. 1,624 students)
Saint John's vs. St. Bona Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saint John's or St. Bona?
- Saint Johns University is 35.3% more expensive to attend than St. Bona for in-state tuition ($52,700.00 vs. $38,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.3% higher at Saint John's than Saint Bonaventure University ($52,700.00 vs. $38,950.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Bonaventure University than Saint John's ($27,659 vs. $29,473)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Johns University are 23.7% lower than costs at Saint Bonaventure University ($12,130 vs. $15,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Johns University than Saint Bonaventure University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Johns University students is 36% larger than aid received Saint Bonaventure University ($37,419 vs. $27,508)
Saint John's vs. St. Bona Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saint John's or St. Bona? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Bona or Saint John's .
- The average SAT score at Saint Johns University (1148) is 82 points higher than at St. Bona (1066)
- Incoming Saint John's students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at St. Bona (24)
- Accepted freshman Saint John's students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.51) than students at St. Bona (3.48)
- Saint John's has a higher acceptance rate (90.5%) than St. Bona (81.5%)
Saint John's vs. St. Bona Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saint John's or St. Bona? 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 St. Bona and Saint John's.
- The graduation rate at Saint John's is higher than Saint Bonaventure University (80% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Saint Johns University earn on average $15,600 more per year than St. Bona graduates after ten years. ($64,400 vs. $48,800)
- Saint Bonaventure University and Saint John's graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Saint Bonaventure University and Saint John's graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Saint John's graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St. Bona students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/