St. Bona vs Mount St. Mary's University

St. Bonaventure University and Mount St. Mary's University, both rooted in Catholic traditions, offer distinct educational experiences. St. Bonaventure, nestled in Western New York, boasts a higher acceptance rate, making it a more accessible option. Mount St. Mary's, located in Maryland, has a smaller student body, fostering a close-knit community. While St. Bonaventure excels in business and health professions, Mount St. Mary's shines in nursing and education. Explore our comprehensive comparison table to delve into further details, including graduation rates, student demographics, and more, to help you make an informed decision about your academic journey.

	Mount St. Mary's University	St Bonaventure University
Overview
Location	Emmitsburg, Maryland	Saint Bonaventure, New York
Campus setting	Town: Fringe	Town: Remote
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Private (Non Profit)	Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	77.0%	73.0%
Common app member	Yes	No
Religious affiliation	Catholic	Catholic

Admission
Acceptance rate	81.8%	78.1%
Application fees
SAT range	N/A	1070 - 1270
ACT range	N/A	21 - 27
Students submitting SAT score		41.0%
Students submitting ACT score		9.0%
Total number of applicants	4,620	3,330
Total number of admissions given out	3,777	2,601
Admitted students who chose to enroll	532	485
Yield rate	14.1%	18.6%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Required	Required
Recommendation letters	Required	Required
High school transcript	Not required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Required	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$55,850	$54,165
Average net price	$24,471	$25,533
Tuition	$43,250	$36,520
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $7,110 Meal plan: $6,850	Room/dormitory: $7,716 Meal plan: $6,760
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	100.0% Average amount $34,403	99.0% Average amount $27,107
Students receiving federal student loan	65.0% Average amount $5,216	93.0% Average amount $5,696
Students taking out private loans	12.0% Average amount $15,802	17.0% Average amount $14,690

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	2,055 Men 48.6% Women 51.4%	1,796 Men 54.6% Women 45.4%
Graduate students	515 Men 61.6% Women 38.4%	798 Men 36.8% Women 63.2%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Moderate	Low
Out-of-state students	N/A	21.9%
International students	3.5%	3.4%
Campus local/setting	Town: Fringe	Town: Remote
Dormitory capacity	1,483	1,623
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	N/A	New York Pennsylvania Ohio New Jersey Connecticut

Academics
Popular study areas	Business Education Theology Health Professions Social Sciences	Business Education Communication and Journalism Computer and Information Science Health Professions
Students to faculty ratio	14:1	11:1
Institutional accreditation	Middle States Commission on Higher Education	Middle States Commission on Higher Education

Outcome
Graduation rate	61.5%	71.0%
Dropout rate	4.0%	2.0%
Transferred out	34.2%	26.9%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Health and Medical Administrative Services (Master's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $90,412 Year 3: $89,704 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $67,674 Year 2: $68,331 Year 3: $76,523 Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $53,097 Year 2: $56,157 Year 3: $56,969 Theological and Ministerial Studies (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $43,827 Year 2: $53,697 Year 3: $55,407 Business/Commerce, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $48,539 Year 2: $45,249 Year 3: $54,696 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $46,757 Year 2: $48,432 Year 3: $53,009 Criminology (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $38,014 Year 2: $37,363 Year 3: $52,851 Communication and Media Studies (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $28,932 Year 2: $40,896 Year 3: $44,778 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $42,777 Year 2: $42,682 Year 3: $44,137 Research and Experimental Psychology (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $32,282 Year 2: $37,748 Year 3: $39,690	Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $51,985 Year 2: $54,401 Year 3: $64,283 Finance and Financial Management Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $52,077 Year 2: $52,941 Year 3: $60,525 Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $49,962 Year 3: $55,063 Journalism (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $52,027 Year 2: $47,260 Year 3: $51,159 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (Master's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $39,009 Year 3: $50,294 Marketing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $37,084 Year 2: $42,363 Year 3: $48,208 Special Education and Teaching (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $45,243 Year 2: $46,673 Year 3: $47,770 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $36,356 Year 2: $38,829 Year 3: $47,537 Radio, Television, and Digital Communication (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $32,817 Year 2: $35,274 Year 3: $43,595 Student Counseling and Personnel Services (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $38,690 Year 2: $39,074 Year 3: $42,463

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