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Overview |
Iona College | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Location | New Rochelle, NY | Colchester, VT | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,720 | 1,370 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #492 | #342 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iona.edu | smcvt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Iona College | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,680 | $47,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,680 | $47,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,270 | $16,495 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,557 | $30,806 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,258 | $36,374 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Iona College | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,289 | 2,639 | ||
| Admitted | 6,643 | 2,424 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.1% | 91.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.1% | 13.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/28 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1055/1265 | 1150/1310 | ||
| 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 | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Iona College | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,400 | $52,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,047 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $269 | $289 |
Diversity |
Iona College | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| % Men | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Iona College | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 29% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 68% | ||
Campus |
Iona College | Saint Michael's College | ||
| 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
- Iona College is larger than than Saint Michael's College based on total student enrollment (3,720 students vs. 1,370 students)
Iona College vs. Saint Michael's College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Iona College or Saint Michael's College?
- Saint Michael's College is 9.1% more expensive to attend than Iona College for in-state tuition ($47,640.00 vs. $43,680.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.1% higher at Saint Michael's College than Iona College ($47,640.00 vs. $43,680.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Iona College than Saint Michael's College ($28,557 vs. $30,806)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Michael's College are 10.8% lower than costs at Iona College ($16,495 vs. $18,270)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Iona College as Saint Michael's College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Michael's College students is 24.3% larger than aid received Iona College ($36,374 vs. $29,258)
Iona College vs. Saint Michael's College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Iona College or Saint Michael's College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Michael's College or Iona College .
- Accepted freshman Iona College students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Saint Michael's College (3.27)
- Saint Michael's College has a higher acceptance rate (91.9%) than Iona College (91.1%)
Iona College vs. Saint Michael's College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Iona College or Saint Michael's 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 Saint Michael's College and Iona College.
- The graduation rate at Saint Michael's College is higher than Iona College (82% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Iona College earn on average $5,800 more per year than Saint Michael's College graduates after ten years. ($58,400 vs. $52,600)
- Iona College students graduate with a $1,953 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Michael's College graduates. ($26,047 vs. $28,000)
- Iona College graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Michael's College graduates. ($269 vs. $289)
- More Saint Michael's College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Iona College students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/