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Overview |
City Tech | Iona College | ||
| Location | Brooklyn, NY | New Rochelle, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 13,767 | 3,720 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #754 | #492 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | iona.edu | ||
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Costs |
City Tech | Iona College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $43,680 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $43,680 | ||
| Room & Board | $21,788 | $18,270 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $5,417 | $28,557 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,904 | $29,258 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 100% |
Admission |
City Tech | Iona College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,007 | 7,289 | ||
| Admitted | 16,962 | 6,643 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.7% | 91.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.9% | 12.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 880/1200 | 1055/1265 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Sep 1, 2025 | Feb 15, 2026 |
Academics |
City Tech | Iona College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
City Tech | Iona College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 24% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $43,000 | $58,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 47% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,613 | $26,047 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $109 | $269 |
Diversity |
City Tech | Iona College | ||
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| % Men | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Women | 3% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 12% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 29% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 32% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
City Tech | Iona College | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 20% | ||
Campus |
City Tech | Iona College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | 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 New York City College of Technology is larger than than Iona College based on total student enrollment (13,767 students vs. 3,720 students)
City Tech vs. Iona College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, City Tech or Iona College?
- Iona College is 530.3% more expensive to attend than City Tech for in-state tuition ($43,680.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 193.5% higher at Iona College than CUNY New York City College of Technology ($43,680.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY New York City College of Technology than Iona College ($5,417 vs. $28,557)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Iona College are 19.3% lower than costs at CUNY New York City College of Technology ($18,270 vs. $21,788)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Iona College than CUNY New York City College of Technology (100% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Iona College students is 270.2% larger than aid received CUNY New York City College of Technology ($29,258 vs. $7,904)
City Tech vs. Iona College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, City Tech or Iona College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Iona College or City Tech .
- Iona College has a higher acceptance rate (91.1%) than City Tech (80.7%)
City Tech vs. Iona College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, City Tech 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 City Tech.
- The graduation rate at Iona College is higher than CUNY New York City College of Technology (57% vs. 24%)
- Graduates from Iona College earn on average $15,400 more per year than City Tech graduates after ten years. ($58,400 vs. $43,000)
- CUNY New York City College of Technology students graduate with a $15,434 lower median federal student loan debt than Iona College graduates. ($10,613 vs. $26,047)
- City Tech graduates are paying $160 less per month on federal student loans than Iona College graduates. ($109 vs. $269)
- More Iona College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former City Tech students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/