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Overview |
Iona College | University of Connecticut-Stamford | ||
| Location | New Rochelle, NY | Stamford, CT | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,621 | 2,297 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #440 | #643 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iona.edu | uconn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Iona College | University of Connecticut-Stamford | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,128 | $15,672 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,128 | $38,340 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,740 | $17,230 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,827 | $13,933 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,273 | $12,528 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 79% |
Admission |
Iona College | University of Connecticut-Stamford | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,228 | 4,526 | ||
| Admitted | 6,004 | 4,172 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.4% | 92.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.5% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/31 | 18/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1210 | 990/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Iona College | University of Connecticut-Stamford | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Iona College | University of Connecticut-Stamford | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,400 | $62,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,047 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $269 | $222 |
Diversity |
Iona College | University of Connecticut-Stamford | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 41% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 24% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 5% |
Students |
Iona College | University of Connecticut-Stamford | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 9% | ||
Campus |
Iona College | University of Connecticut-Stamford | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Iona College is larger than than University of Connecticut-Stamford based on total student enrollment (3,621 students vs. 2,297 students)
Iona College vs. University of Connecticut-Stamford Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Iona College or University of Connecticut-Stamford?
- Iona College is 168.8% more expensive to attend than University of Connecticut-Stamford for in-state tuition ($42,128.00 vs. $15,672.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.9% higher at Iona College than University of Connecticut Stamford ($42,128.00 vs. $38,340.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Connecticut Stamford than Iona College ($13,933 vs. $28,827)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Connecticut Stamford are 3% lower than costs at Iona College ($17,230 vs. $17,740)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Iona College than University of Connecticut Stamford (100% vs. 79%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Iona College students is 125.7% larger than aid received University of Connecticut Stamford ($28,273 vs. $12,528)
Iona College vs. University of Connecticut-Stamford Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Iona College or University of Connecticut-Stamford? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Connecticut-Stamford or Iona College .
- The average SAT score at University of Connecticut Stamford (1009) is 4 points higher than at Iona College (1005)
- Incoming Iona College students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at University of Connecticut-Stamford (23)
- Iona College has a higher acceptance rate (96.4%) than University of Connecticut-Stamford (92.2%)
Iona College vs. University of Connecticut-Stamford Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Iona College or University of Connecticut-Stamford? 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 University of Connecticut-Stamford and Iona College.
- The graduation rate at Iona College is the same as at University of Connecticut Stamford (57% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from University of Connecticut Stamford earn on average $3,600 more per year than Iona College graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $58,400)
- University of Connecticut Stamford students graduate with a $4,547 lower median federal student loan debt than Iona College graduates. ($21,500 vs. $26,047)
- University of Connecticut-Stamford graduates are paying $47 less per month on federal student loans than Iona College graduates. ($222 vs. $269)
- More University of Connecticut-Stamford graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Iona College students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/