Saint Bonaventure, NY · Sparkill, NY · Source: IPEDS federal database
| St Bonaventure University | St. Thomas Aquinas College | |
|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 81.5% | 82.2% |
| In-State Tuition | $40,150 | $37,720 |
| Out-of-State Tuition | $40,150 | $37,720 |
| Average Net Price | $17,000 | $13,766 |
| Graduation Rate | 70.0% | 63.0% |
GradFax Analysis
Both are competitive to get into. St Bonaventure University accepts 81.5% of applicants; St. Thomas Aquinas College accepts 82.2%. St Bonaventure University's tuition is $40,150. St. Thomas Aquinas College's is $37,720. St. Thomas Aquinas College is cheaper. St Bonaventure University graduates 70% of students in 6 years. St. Thomas Aquinas College graduates 63%.
Bottom Line
Both are solid options. Get the actual aid estimates from each school and compare them side by side. The averages above won't tell your specific story.
Source: IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
St Bonaventure University. It accepts 81.5% of applicants, per IPEDS data.
Source: IPEDS
St. Thomas Aquinas College has lower published tuition: $37,720 versus $40,150. Financial aid can flip this, so compare your actual award letters.
Source: IPEDS
St Bonaventure University: 70% of students finish in 6 years. St. Thomas Aquinas College is at 63%.
Source: IPEDS
Data from IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), a federal database maintained by the U.S. Department of Education. Figures represent the most recent available academic year.