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Overview |
Iona College | BC | ||
| Location | New Rochelle, NY | Bridgewater, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,621 | 1,421 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #440 | #676 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Church of Brethren | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iona.edu | bridgewater.edu | ||
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Costs |
Iona College | BC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,128 | $38,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,128 | $38,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,740 | $13,830 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,827 | $19,332 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,273 | $34,142 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Iona College | BC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,228 | 3,402 | ||
| Admitted | 6,004 | 3,074 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.4% | 90.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.5% | 13.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/31 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1210 | 1020/1230 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2025 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Iona College | BC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Iona College | BC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,400 | $43,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,047 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $269 | $279 |
Diversity |
Iona College | BC | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 4% |
Students |
Iona College | BC | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Iona College | BC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Iona College is larger than than BC based on total student enrollment (3,621 students vs. 1,421 students)
Iona College vs. BC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Iona College or BC?
- Iona College is 8.6% more expensive to attend than BC for in-state tuition ($42,128.00 vs. $38,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.6% higher at Iona College than Bridgewater College ($42,128.00 vs. $38,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bridgewater College than Iona College ($19,332 vs. $28,827)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bridgewater College are 28.3% lower than costs at Iona College ($13,830 vs. $17,740)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Iona College as Bridgewater College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bridgewater College students is 20.8% larger than aid received Iona College ($34,142 vs. $28,273)
Iona College vs. BC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Iona College or BC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between BC or Iona College .
- The average SAT score at Bridgewater College (1034) is 29 points higher than at Iona College (1005)
- Incoming BC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Iona College (23)
- Accepted freshman BC students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Iona College (3.4)
- Iona College has a higher acceptance rate (96.4%) than BC (90.4%)
Iona College vs. BC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Iona College or BC? 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 BC and Iona College.
- The graduation rate at BC is higher than Iona College (59% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Iona College earn on average $15,300 more per year than BC graduates after ten years. ($58,400 vs. $43,100)
- Iona College students graduate with a $953 lower median federal student loan debt than BC graduates. ($26,047 vs. $27,000)
- Iona College graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than BC graduates. ($269 vs. $279)
- More BC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Iona College students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/