Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
UTSA Pace University-New York Texas A&M University of St Thomas St. Edward's University- St. Edward's UT Austin Adelphi University Purchase College UT Dallas Gwynedd Mercy College Monmouth University SHU| Iona College | St. Mary's University | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Iona College | St. Mary's University | ||
| Location | New Rochelle, NY | San Antonio, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,621 | 3,253 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #440 | #517 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iona.edu | stmarytx.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Iona College | St. Mary's University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,128 | $34,154 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,128 | $34,154 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,740 | $11,448 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,827 | $21,379 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,273 | $25,439 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Iona College | St. Mary's University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,228 | 5,369 | ||
| Admitted | 6,004 | 4,629 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.4% | 86.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.5% | 11.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 23/31 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1210 | 1020/1220 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Iona College | St. Mary's University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Iona College | St. Mary's University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 58% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,400 | $50,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,047 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $269 | $279 |
Diversity |
Iona College | St. Mary's University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 45% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 15% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 70% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Iona College | St. Mary's University | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 78% | 89% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Iona College | St. Mary's University | ||
| 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
- Iona College is larger than than St. Mary's University based on total student enrollment (3,621 students vs. 3,253 students)
Iona College vs. St. Mary's University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Iona College or St. Mary's University?
- Iona College is 23.3% more expensive to attend than St. Mary's University for in-state tuition ($42,128.00 vs. $34,154.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.3% higher at Iona College than St. Mary's University ($42,128.00 vs. $34,154.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at St. Mary's University than Iona College ($21,379 vs. $28,827)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at St. Mary's University are 55% lower than costs at Iona College ($11,448 vs. $17,740)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Iona College than St. Mary's University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Iona College students is 11.1% larger than aid received St. Mary's University ($28,273 vs. $25,439)
Iona College vs. St. Mary's University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Iona College or St. Mary's University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Mary's University or Iona College .
- The average SAT score at St. Mary's University (1038) is 33 points higher than at Iona College (1005)
- Incoming Iona College students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at St. Mary's University (23)
- Accepted freshman St. Mary's University students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.61) than students at Iona College (3.4)
- Iona College has a higher acceptance rate (96.4%) than St. Mary's University (86.2%)
Iona College vs. St. Mary's University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Iona College or St. Mary's University? 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 St. Mary's University and Iona College.
- The graduation rate at St. Mary's University is higher than Iona College (58% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Iona College earn on average $8,400 more per year than St. Mary's University graduates after ten years. ($58,400 vs. $50,000)
- Iona College students graduate with a $953 lower median federal student loan debt than St. Mary's University graduates. ($26,047 vs. $27,000)
- Iona College graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than St. Mary's University graduates. ($269 vs. $279)
- More Iona College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St. Mary's University students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/