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Overview |
Iona College | SU | ||
| Location | New Rochelle, NY | Winchester, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,621 | 4,260 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #440 | #537 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iona.edu | su.edu | ||
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Costs |
Iona College | SU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,128 | $33,790 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,128 | $33,790 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,740 | $11,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,827 | $26,143 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,273 | $23,467 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Iona College | SU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,228 | 2,296 | ||
| Admitted | 6,004 | 1,845 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.4% | 80.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.5% | 25.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/31 | 19/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1210 | 1010/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Iona College | SU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Iona College | SU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,400 | $48,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,047 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $269 | $258 |
Diversity |
Iona College | SU | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 13% |
Students |
Iona College | SU | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 52% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Iona College | SU | ||
| 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
- Shenandoah University is larger than than Iona College based on total student enrollment (4,260 students vs. 3,621 students)
Iona College vs. SU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Iona College or SU?
- Iona College is 24.7% more expensive to attend than SU for in-state tuition ($42,128.00 vs. $33,790.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.7% higher at Iona College than Shenandoah University ($42,128.00 vs. $33,790.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shenandoah University than Iona College ($26,143 vs. $28,827)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shenandoah University are 58% lower than costs at Iona College ($11,230 vs. $17,740)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Iona College as Shenandoah University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Iona College students is 20.5% larger than aid received Shenandoah University ($28,273 vs. $23,467)
Iona College vs. SU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Iona College or SU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SU or Iona College .
- The average SAT score at Iona College (1005) is the same at SU (1005)
- Incoming Iona College students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (23) than students at SU (22)
- Accepted freshman SU students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Iona College (3.4)
- Iona College has a higher acceptance rate (96.4%) than SU (80.4%)
Iona College vs. SU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Iona College or SU? 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 SU and Iona College.
- The graduation rate at Iona College is higher than Shenandoah University (57% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Iona College earn on average $10,100 more per year than SU graduates after ten years. ($58,400 vs. $48,300)
- Shenandoah University students graduate with a $1,047 lower median federal student loan debt than Iona College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,047)
- SU graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Iona College graduates. ($258 vs. $269)
- More Iona College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former SU students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 60%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/