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JMU VCU Virginia Tech CNU Old Dominion UVA UMBC UNC Charlotte UB William & Mary Mary Washington College ASU| Iona College | George Mason University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Iona College | Mason | ||
| Location | New Rochelle, NY | Fairfax, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,720 | 39,527 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #492 | #239 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iona.edu | gmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Iona College | Mason | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,680 | $10,095 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,680 | $35,677 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,270 | $15,151 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,557 | $18,900 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,258 | $11,311 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 72% |
Admission |
Iona College | Mason | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,289 | 22,579 | ||
| Admitted | 6,643 | 20,057 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.1% | 88.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.1% | 22.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/28 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1055/1265 | 1140/1340 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Iona College | Mason | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Iona College | Mason | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,400 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,047 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $269 | $204 |
Diversity |
Iona College | Mason | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 13% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 5% |
Students |
Iona College | Mason | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Iona College | Mason | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- George Mason University is larger than than Iona College based on total student enrollment (39,527 students vs. 3,720 students)
Iona College vs. Mason Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Iona College or Mason?
- Iona College is 332.7% more expensive to attend than Mason for in-state tuition ($43,680.00 vs. $10,095.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.4% higher at Iona College than George Mason University ($43,680.00 vs. $35,677.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at George Mason University than Iona College ($18,900 vs. $28,557)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at George Mason University are 20.6% lower than costs at Iona College ($15,151 vs. $18,270)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Iona College than George Mason University (100% vs. 72%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Iona College students is 158.7% larger than aid received George Mason University ($29,258 vs. $11,311)
Iona College vs. Mason Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Iona College or Mason? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mason or Iona College .
- The average SAT score at George Mason University (1153) is 148 points higher than at Iona College (1005)
- Incoming Mason students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Iona College (23)
- Accepted freshman Mason students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Iona College (3.4)
- Iona College has a higher acceptance rate (91.1%) than Mason (88.8%)
Iona College vs. Mason Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Iona College or Mason? 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 Mason and Iona College.
- The graduation rate at Mason is higher than Iona College (64% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from George Mason University earn on average $3,500 more per year than Iona College graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $58,400)
- George Mason University students graduate with a $6,297 lower median federal student loan debt than Iona College graduates. ($19,750 vs. $26,047)
- Mason graduates are paying $65 less per month on federal student loans than Iona College graduates. ($204 vs. $269)
- More Mason graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Iona College students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/