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Overview |
Salisbury | St. Bona | ||
| Location | Salisbury, MD | Saint Bonaventure, NY | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 7,030 | 2,603 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #356 | #502 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salisbury.edu | sbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salisbury | St. Bona | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,706 | $38,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $18,400 | $38,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,416 | $15,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,931 | $27,659 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,192 | $27,508 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 98% |
Admission |
Salisbury | St. Bona | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,090 | 4,299 | ||
| Admitted | 7,170 | 3,505 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.6% | 81.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.2% | 16.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.73 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/28 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1180/1310 | 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 | Jan 15, 2026 | Jul 30, 2026 |
Academics |
Salisbury | St. Bona | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salisbury | St. Bona | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,000 | $48,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $20,153 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $208 | $279 |
Diversity |
Salisbury | St. Bona | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 8% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 9% |
Students |
Salisbury | St. Bona | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 18% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Salisbury | 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
- Salisbury University is larger than than St. Bona based on total student enrollment (7,030 students vs. 2,603 students)
Salisbury vs. St. Bona Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salisbury or St. Bona?
- Saint Bonaventure University is 405.5% more expensive to attend than Salisbury for in-state tuition ($38,950.00 vs. $7,706.00)
- Out of state tuition is 111.7% higher at St. Bona than Salisbury University ($38,950.00 vs. $18,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Salisbury University than St. Bona ($17,931 vs. $27,659)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Salisbury University are 11.8% lower than costs at Saint Bonaventure University ($13,416 vs. $15,000)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Bonaventure University than Salisbury University (98% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Bonaventure University students is 235.8% larger than aid received Salisbury University ($27,508 vs. $8,192)
Salisbury vs. St. Bona Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salisbury or St. Bona? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Bona or Salisbury .
- Accepted freshman Salisbury students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at St. Bona (3.48)
- Salisbury has a higher acceptance rate (88.6%) than St. Bona (81.5%)
Salisbury vs. St. Bona Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salisbury 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 Salisbury.
- The graduation rate at Salisbury is higher than Saint Bonaventure University (67% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Salisbury University earn on average $3,200 more per year than St. Bona graduates after ten years. ($52,000 vs. $48,800)
- Salisbury University students graduate with a $6,847 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Bona graduates. ($20,153 vs. $27,000)
- Salisbury graduates are paying $71 less per month on federal student loans than St. Bona graduates. ($208 vs. $279)
- More St. Bona graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Salisbury students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/