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Overview |
Iona College | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Location | New Rochelle, NY | Allentown, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,621 | 1,324 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #440 | #530 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iona.edu | cedarcrest.edu | ||
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Costs |
Iona College | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,128 | $43,043 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,128 | $43,043 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,740 | $12,722 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,827 | $23,500 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,273 | $32,415 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Iona College | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,228 | 946 | ||
| Admitted | 6,004 | 797 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.4% | 84.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.5% | 16.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1030/1210 | 980/1230 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Iona College | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Iona College | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 50% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,400 | $47,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,047 | $27,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $269 | $286 |
Diversity |
Iona College | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 91% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 15% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 1% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
Iona College | Cedar Crest College | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Iona College | Cedar Crest College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Iona College is larger than than Cedar Crest College based on total student enrollment (3,621 students vs. 1,324 students)
Iona College vs. Cedar Crest College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Iona College or Cedar Crest College?
- Cedar Crest College is 2.2% more expensive to attend than Iona College for in-state tuition ($43,043.00 vs. $42,128.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.2% higher at Cedar Crest College than Iona College ($43,043.00 vs. $42,128.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cedar Crest College than Iona College ($23,500 vs. $28,827)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Cedar Crest College are 39.4% lower than costs at Iona College ($12,722 vs. $17,740)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Iona College as Cedar Crest College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cedar Crest College students is 14.7% larger than aid received Iona College ($32,415 vs. $28,273)
Iona College vs. Cedar Crest College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Iona College or Cedar Crest College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Cedar Crest College or Iona College .
- The average SAT score at Iona College (1005) is 37 points higher than at Cedar Crest College (968)
- Incoming Iona College students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at Cedar Crest College (23)
- Accepted freshman Cedar Crest College students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.42) than students at Iona College (3.4)
- Iona College has a higher acceptance rate (96.4%) than Cedar Crest College (84.2%)
Iona College vs. Cedar Crest College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Iona College or Cedar Crest 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 Cedar Crest College and Iona College.
- The graduation rate at Iona College is higher than Cedar Crest College (57% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from Iona College earn on average $10,600 more per year than Cedar Crest College graduates after ten years. ($58,400 vs. $47,800)
- Iona College students graduate with a $1,703 lower median federal student loan debt than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($26,047 vs. $27,750)
- Iona College graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than Cedar Crest College graduates. ($269 vs. $286)
- More Iona College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Cedar Crest College students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/