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Overview |
Iona College | CNU | ||
| Location | New Rochelle, NY | Newport News, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,720 | 4,503 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #492 | #418 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iona.edu | cnu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Iona College | CNU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,680 | $10,001 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,680 | $24,238 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,270 | $12,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,557 | $22,864 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,258 | $9,141 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 65% |
Admission |
Iona College | CNU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,289 | 7,062 | ||
| Admitted | 6,643 | 6,212 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.1% | 88% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.1% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/28 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1055/1265 | 1100/1300 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Iona College | CNU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Iona College | CNU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,400 | $47,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,047 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $269 | $258 |
Diversity |
Iona College | CNU | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 5% |
Students |
Iona College | CNU | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Iona College | CNU | ||
| 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
- Christopher Newport University is larger than than Iona College based on total student enrollment (4,503 students vs. 3,720 students)
Iona College vs. CNU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Iona College or CNU?
- Iona College is 336.8% more expensive to attend than CNU for in-state tuition ($43,680.00 vs. $10,001.00)
- Out of state tuition is 80.2% higher at Iona College than Christopher Newport University ($43,680.00 vs. $24,238.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Christopher Newport University than Iona College ($22,864 vs. $28,557)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Christopher Newport University are 47.8% lower than costs at Iona College ($12,360 vs. $18,270)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Iona College than Christopher Newport University (100% vs. 65%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Iona College students is 220.1% larger than aid received Christopher Newport University ($29,258 vs. $9,141)
Iona College vs. CNU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Iona College or CNU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CNU or Iona College .
- The average SAT score at Christopher Newport University (1155) is 150 points higher than at Iona College (1005)
- Incoming CNU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Iona College (23)
- Accepted freshman CNU students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Iona College (3.4)
- Iona College has a higher acceptance rate (91.1%) than CNU (88%)
Iona College vs. CNU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Iona College or CNU? 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 CNU and Iona College.
- The graduation rate at CNU is higher than Iona College (63% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Iona College earn on average $11,300 more per year than CNU graduates after ten years. ($58,400 vs. $47,100)
- Christopher Newport University students graduate with a $1,047 lower median federal student loan debt than Iona College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,047)
- CNU graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Iona College graduates. ($258 vs. $269)
- More CNU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Iona College students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/