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Overview |
Baruch | Iona College | ||
| Location | New York, NY | New Rochelle, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 19,854 | 3,621 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #185 | #440 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | iona.edu | ||
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Costs |
Baruch | Iona College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $42,128 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $42,128 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,352 | $17,740 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,991 | $28,827 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,423 | $28,273 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Baruch | Iona College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,693 | 6,228 | ||
| Admitted | 12,727 | 6,004 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 49.5% | 96.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.4% | 13.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/30 | 23/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1360 | 1030/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Baruch | Iona College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Baruch | Iona College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,800 | $58,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,800 | $26,047 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $111 | $269 |
Diversity |
Baruch | Iona College | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 23% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 11% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
Baruch | Iona College | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Baruch | Iona College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY Bernard M Baruch College is larger than than Iona College based on total student enrollment (19,854 students vs. 3,621 students)
Baruch vs. Iona College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Baruch or Iona College?
- Iona College is 507.9% more expensive to attend than Baruch for in-state tuition ($42,128.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 183.1% higher at Iona College than CUNY Bernard M Baruch College ($42,128.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Bernard M Baruch College than Iona College ($4,991 vs. $28,827)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Iona College are 3.4% lower than costs at CUNY Bernard M Baruch College ($17,740 vs. $18,352)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Bernard M Baruch College as Iona College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Iona College students is 200% larger than aid received CUNY Bernard M Baruch College ($28,273 vs. $9,423)
Baruch vs. Iona College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Baruch or Iona College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Iona College or Baruch .
- The average SAT score at CUNY Bernard M Baruch College (1230) is 225 points higher than at Iona College (1005)
- Accepted freshman Baruch students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Iona College (3.4)
- Iona College has a higher acceptance rate (96.4%) than Baruch (49.5%)
Baruch vs. Iona College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Baruch or Iona College? 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 Iona College and Baruch.
- The graduation rate at Baruch is higher than Iona College (63% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from CUNY Bernard M Baruch College earn on average $3,400 more per year than Iona College graduates after ten years. ($61,800 vs. $58,400)
- CUNY Bernard M Baruch College students graduate with a $15,247 lower median federal student loan debt than Iona College graduates. ($10,800 vs. $26,047)
- Baruch graduates are paying $158 less per month on federal student loans than Iona College graduates. ($111 vs. $269)
- More Iona College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Baruch students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/