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Overview |
Iona College | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
| Location | New Rochelle, NY | Potsdam, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 3,621 | 2,427 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #440 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iona.edu | potsdam.edu | ||
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Costs |
Iona College | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,128 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,128 | $16,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,740 | $14,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,827 | $15,310 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,273 | $11,632 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Iona College | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,228 | 3,170 | ||
| Admitted | 6,004 | 2,621 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.4% | 82.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.5% | 16.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1030/1210 | |||
| 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 |
Academics |
Iona College | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Iona College | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,400 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,047 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $269 | $258 |
Diversity |
Iona College | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 6% |
Students |
Iona College | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 4% | ||
Campus |
Iona College | SUNY-Potsdam | ||
| 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 SUNY-Potsdam based on total student enrollment (3,621 students vs. 2,427 students)
Iona College vs. SUNY-Potsdam Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Iona College or SUNY-Potsdam?
- Iona College is 495.9% more expensive to attend than SUNY-Potsdam for in-state tuition ($42,128.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 148.1% higher at Iona College than SUNY College at Potsdam ($42,128.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY College at Potsdam than Iona College ($15,310 vs. $28,827)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY College at Potsdam are 21.5% lower than costs at Iona College ($14,600 vs. $17,740)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Iona College than SUNY College at Potsdam (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Iona College students is 143.1% larger than aid received SUNY College at Potsdam ($28,273 vs. $11,632)
Iona College vs. SUNY-Potsdam Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Iona College or SUNY-Potsdam? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SUNY-Potsdam or Iona College .
- Accepted freshman Iona College students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at SUNY-Potsdam (3.3)
- Iona College has a higher acceptance rate (96.4%) than SUNY-Potsdam (82.7%)
Iona College vs. SUNY-Potsdam Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Iona College or SUNY-Potsdam? 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 SUNY-Potsdam and Iona College.
- The graduation rate at Iona College is higher than SUNY College at Potsdam (57% vs. 51%)
- Graduates from Iona College earn on average $19,300 more per year than SUNY-Potsdam graduates after ten years. ($58,400 vs. $39,100)
- SUNY College at Potsdam students graduate with a $1,047 lower median federal student loan debt than Iona College graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,047)
- SUNY-Potsdam 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 SUNY-Potsdam 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/