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Mason Virginia Tech VCU UVA CNU Old Dominion Mary Washington College William & Mary UD Elon ASU Penn State| Iona College | James Madison University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Iona College | JMU | ||
| Location | New Rochelle, NY | Harrisonburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,720 | 22,758 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #492 | #259 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iona.edu | jmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Iona College | JMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,680 | $7,914 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,680 | $25,128 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,270 | $12,584 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,557 | $26,317 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,258 | $4,456 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 81% |
Admission |
Iona College | JMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,289 | 35,750 | ||
| Admitted | 6,643 | 27,258 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.1% | 76.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.1% | 18.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/28 | 25/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1055/1265 | 1170/1320 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Iona College | JMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Iona College | JMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 81% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,400 | $60,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,047 | $20,899 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $269 | $216 |
Diversity |
Iona College | JMU | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 5% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 3% |
Students |
Iona College | JMU | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Iona College | JMU | ||
| 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
- James Madison University is larger than than Iona College based on total student enrollment (22,758 students vs. 3,720 students)
Iona College vs. JMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Iona College or JMU?
- Iona College is 451.9% more expensive to attend than JMU for in-state tuition ($43,680.00 vs. $7,914.00)
- Out of state tuition is 73.8% higher at Iona College than James Madison University ($43,680.00 vs. $25,128.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at James Madison University than Iona College ($26,317 vs. $28,557)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at James Madison University are 45.2% lower than costs at Iona College ($12,584 vs. $18,270)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Iona College than James Madison University (100% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Iona College students is 556.6% larger than aid received James Madison University ($29,258 vs. $4,456)
Iona College vs. JMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Iona College or JMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between JMU or Iona College .
- The average SAT score at James Madison University (1134) is 129 points higher than at Iona College (1005)
- Incoming JMU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (25) than students at Iona College (23)
- Accepted freshman JMU students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.57) than students at Iona College (3.4)
- Iona College has a higher acceptance rate (91.1%) than JMU (76.2%)
Iona College vs. JMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Iona College or JMU? 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 JMU and Iona College.
- The graduation rate at JMU is higher than Iona College (81% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from James Madison University earn on average $1,900 more per year than Iona College graduates after ten years. ($60,300 vs. $58,400)
- James Madison University students graduate with a $5,148 lower median federal student loan debt than Iona College graduates. ($20,899 vs. $26,047)
- JMU graduates are paying $53 less per month on federal student loans than Iona College graduates. ($216 vs. $269)
- More JMU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Iona College students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/