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Overview |
Iona College | UMHB | ||
| Location | New Rochelle, NY | Belton, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,621 | 3,575 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #440 | #746 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iona.edu | umhb.edu | ||
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Costs |
Iona College | UMHB | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,128 | $29,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,128 | $29,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,740 | $9,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,827 | $31,197 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,273 | $15,574 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Iona College | UMHB | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,228 | 13,001 | ||
| Admitted | 6,004 | 12,438 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.4% | 95.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.5% | 6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/31 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1210 | 970/1200 | ||
| 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 | UMHB | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Iona College | UMHB | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,400 | $45,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 60% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,047 | $26,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $269 | $276 |
Diversity |
Iona College | UMHB | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 57% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 20% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Iona College | UMHB | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Iona College | UMHB | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 UMHB based on total student enrollment (3,621 students vs. 3,575 students)
Iona College vs. UMHB Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Iona College or UMHB?
- Iona College is 43.3% more expensive to attend than UMHB for in-state tuition ($42,128.00 vs. $29,400.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.3% higher at Iona College than University of Mary Hardin Baylor ($42,128.00 vs. $29,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Iona College than UMHB ($28,827 vs. $31,197)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Mary Hardin Baylor are 79.2% lower than costs at Iona College ($9,900 vs. $17,740)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Iona College than University of Mary Hardin Baylor (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Iona College students is 81.5% larger than aid received University of Mary Hardin Baylor ($28,273 vs. $15,574)
Iona College vs. UMHB Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Iona College or UMHB? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UMHB or Iona College .
- The average SAT score at University of Mary Hardin Baylor (1047) is 42 points higher than at Iona College (1005)
- Incoming Iona College students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at UMHB (23)
- Accepted freshman UMHB students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Iona College (3.4)
- Iona College has a higher acceptance rate (96.4%) than UMHB (95.7%)
Iona College vs. UMHB Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Iona College or UMHB? 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 UMHB and Iona College.
- The graduation rate at Iona College is higher than University of Mary Hardin Baylor (57% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Iona College earn on average $13,200 more per year than UMHB graduates after ten years. ($58,400 vs. $45,200)
- Iona College students graduate with a $703 lower median federal student loan debt than UMHB graduates. ($26,047 vs. $26,750)
- Iona College graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than UMHB graduates. ($269 vs. $276)
- More Iona College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UMHB 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/