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Overview |
Hunter | Iona College | ||
| Location | New York, NY | New Rochelle, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 22,970 | 3,621 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #302 | #440 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | iona.edu | ||
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Costs |
Hunter | Iona College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $42,128 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $42,128 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,808 | $17,740 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,848 | $28,827 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,325 | $28,273 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Hunter | Iona College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 33,944 | 6,228 | ||
| Admitted | 16,246 | 6,004 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 47.9% | 96.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.3% | 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 | 25/31 | 23/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1340 | 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 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Hunter | Iona College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Hunter | Iona College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,800 | $58,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 56% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,548 | $26,047 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $119 | $269 |
Diversity |
Hunter | Iona College | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
Hunter | Iona College | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Hunter | Iona College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY Hunter College is larger than than Iona College based on total student enrollment (22,970 students vs. 3,621 students)
Hunter vs. Iona College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Hunter or Iona College?
- Iona College is 507.9% more expensive to attend than Hunter for in-state tuition ($42,128.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 183.1% higher at Iona College than CUNY Hunter College ($42,128.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Hunter College than Iona College ($4,848 vs. $28,827)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at CUNY Hunter College are 64.1% lower than costs at Iona College ($10,808 vs. $17,740)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at CUNY Hunter College as Iona College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Iona College students is 203.2% larger than aid received CUNY Hunter College ($28,273 vs. $9,325)
Hunter vs. Iona College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Hunter or Iona College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Iona College or Hunter .
- The average SAT score at CUNY Hunter College (1165) is 160 points higher than at Iona College (1005)
- Accepted freshman Hunter 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 Hunter (47.9%)
Hunter vs. Iona College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Hunter 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 Hunter.
- The graduation rate at Iona College is higher than CUNY Hunter College (57% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Iona College earn on average $9,600 more per year than Hunter graduates after ten years. ($58,400 vs. $48,800)
- CUNY Hunter College students graduate with a $14,499 lower median federal student loan debt than Iona College graduates. ($11,548 vs. $26,047)
- Hunter graduates are paying $150 less per month on federal student loans than Iona College graduates. ($119 vs. $269)
- More Iona College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hunter students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/