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Overview |
Iona College | W&J | ||
| Location | New Rochelle, NY | Washington, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,621 | 1,151 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #440 | #264 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iona.edu | washjeff.edu | ||
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Costs |
Iona College | W&J | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,128 | $49,612 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,128 | $49,612 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,740 | $13,524 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,827 | $25,636 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,273 | $38,963 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Iona College | W&J | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,228 | 3,414 | ||
| Admitted | 6,004 | 3,007 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.4% | 88.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.5% | 11.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/31 | 19/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1210 | 1010/1250 | ||
| 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 | W&J | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Iona College | W&J | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,400 | $56,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,047 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $269 | $279 |
Diversity |
Iona College | W&J | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Iona College | W&J | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 72% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 28% | ||
Campus |
Iona College | W&J | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Iona College is larger than than W&J based on total student enrollment (3,621 students vs. 1,151 students)
Iona College vs. W&J Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Iona College or W&J?
- Washington & Jefferson College is 17.8% more expensive to attend than Iona College for in-state tuition ($49,612.00 vs. $42,128.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.8% higher at W&J than Iona College ($49,612.00 vs. $42,128.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Washington & Jefferson College than Iona College ($25,636 vs. $28,827)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Washington & Jefferson College are 31.2% lower than costs at Iona College ($13,524 vs. $17,740)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Iona College as Washington & Jefferson College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington & Jefferson College students is 37.8% larger than aid received Iona College ($38,963 vs. $28,273)
Iona College vs. W&J Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Iona College or W&J? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between W&J or Iona College .
- Accepted freshman W&J students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Iona College (3.4)
- Iona College has a higher acceptance rate (96.4%) than W&J (88.1%)
Iona College vs. W&J Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Iona College or W&J? 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 W&J and Iona College.
- The graduation rate at W&J is higher than Iona College (74% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Iona College earn on average $1,500 more per year than W&J graduates after ten years. ($58,400 vs. $56,900)
- Iona College students graduate with a $953 lower median federal student loan debt than W&J graduates. ($26,047 vs. $27,000)
- Iona College graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than W&J graduates. ($269 vs. $279)
- More W&J graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Iona College students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/