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Saint Bonaventure, NY · Canton, NY
| St Bonaventure University | St Lawrence University | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $27,074/yr | $28,651/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $15,651/yr | $13,420/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $26,000 | $27,000 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $17,949/yr | $14,008/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $24,097/yr | $19,401/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $30,751/yr | $24,263/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $30,441/yr | $37,450/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $276/mo | $286/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $15,300/yr | $17,000/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $15,300/yr | $6,750/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $800/yr | $750/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $1,400/yr | $900/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $57,271/yr | $82,000/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $41,735/yr | $65,900/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $41,735/yr | $65,900/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 27% | 21% |
| Students taking federal loans | 93% | 54% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 82% | 54% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 1065–1290 | 1255–1420 |
| SAT average | 1197 | 1371 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | 24–30 | 30–33 |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | English 24–33 · Math 24–27 | No data reported |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 4,299 | 5,367 |
| Students accepted | 3,505 | 3,138 |
| Students who enrolled | 574 | 545 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 16% | 17% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 24% | 19% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 4% | 4% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Essay | Required | Required |
| Recommendation letters | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| College-prep program | Optional (considered if sent) | Required |
| Demonstrated competencies | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Work experience | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Not considered | Not considered |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 67% | 79% |
| Freshmen who come back | 86% | 91% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $57,214/yr | $67,258/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $40,687–$78,447 | $44,778–$102,313 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 72% | 83% |
| White students graduating | 69% | 80% |
| Black students graduating | 53% | 76% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 56% | 72% |
| Asian students graduating | 84% | 86% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $48,559/yr | $55,037/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 80% | 82% |
| Graduate on time | 59% | 68% |
| Pell students who graduate | 61% | 78% |
| First-gen students who finish | 55% | 75% |
| Low-income students who finish | 44% | 76% |
| Students who transfer out | 26% | 14% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $54,580/yr | $58,917/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Business, Management & Marketing 35% · Education 11% · Health Professions 10% | Social Sciences 23% · Biological & Biomedical Sciences 14% · Psychology 12% |
| Most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 35% of degrees | Social Sciences — 23% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Education — 11% of degrees | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 14% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Health Professions — 10% of degrees | Psychology — 12% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Communication & Journalism — 10% of degrees | Natural Resources & Conservation — 7% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Parks, Recreation & Fitness — 7% of degrees | Mathematics & Statistics — 7% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Business Administration, Management and Operations — $61,874/yr | Computer and Information Sciences, General — $72,849/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 7.1% | 28% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 2,012 | 1,918 |
| Students per professor | 13 : 1 | 11 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 710 | 42 |
| Average professor pay | $7,778/mo | $10,401/mo |
| Full-time professors | 66% | 79% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Middle States Commission on Higher Education | Middle States Commission on Higher Education |
| Median family income | $79,146 | $84,830 |
| Setting | Town (remote) | Town (remote) |
| Location | Saint Bonaventure, NY | Canton, NY |
| Region | Mid East | Mid East |
| Founded | 1858 | 1856 |
| Public or private | Private (nonprofit) | Private (nonprofit) |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 5.2% | 11% |
| Men | 52% | 48% |
| Women | 48% | 53% |
| White students | 77% | 76% |
| Black students | 3.8% | 2.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 6.2% | 5.5% |
| Asian students | 2.1% | 1.7% |
| Two or more races | 3.9% | 2.1% |
| Other / not reported | 1.7% | 1.9% |
| Special type | Religiously affiliated | None |
| First-generation students | 19% | 13% |
| Part-time students | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Students age 25+ | 1.1% | 0.4% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $8,900/yr | $19,642/yr |
| Endowment | $95.2M | $416.8M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 1,612 | 2,362 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $7,950/yr | $8,875/yr |
| Meal plan charge | $7,500/yr | $7,605/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | Varies by week | 21 meals/week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Religious affiliation | Roman Catholic | No data reported |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | No | Yes |
| ROTC | Yes — Army | Yes — Army, Air Force |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | No | No |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | No | No |
| Weekend & evening classes | Yes | No |
| Teacher certification | Yes | No |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | Yes |
| On-campus day care | No | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | Yes |
| Credit for military training | Yes | No |
| Student veteran organization | Yes | No |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | Yes |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NCAA Division I without football | NCAA Division III with football |
| Football team | No | Yes |
| Varsity teams | 15 | 35 |
| Student athletes | 387 | 782 |
| Athletic scholarships | $6.4M | $2.9M |
| Athletics budget | $21.5M | $12.9M |
| Athletics revenue | $21.5M | $12.9M |
| Recruiting spend | $302,651 | $269,863 |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.