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Overview |
Iona College | W&J | ||
| Location | New Rochelle, NY | Washington, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,720 | 1,162 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #492 | #238 | ||
| 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) | $43,680 | $27,605 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,680 | $27,605 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,270 | $13,910 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,557 | $26,051 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,258 | $38,971 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Iona College | W&J | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,289 | 3,218 | ||
| Admitted | 6,643 | 2,624 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.1% | 81.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.1% | 12% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/28 | 19/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1055/1265 | 1010/1250 | ||
| 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, 2026 |
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 | 5% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 1% | ||
| 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% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 25% | ||
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 (3,720 students vs. 1,162 students)
Iona College vs. W&J Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Iona College or W&J?
- Iona College is 58.2% more expensive to attend than W&J for in-state tuition ($43,680.00 vs. $27,605.00)
- Out of state tuition is 58.2% higher at Iona College than Washington & Jefferson College ($43,680.00 vs. $27,605.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Washington & Jefferson College than Iona College ($26,051 vs. $28,557)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Washington & Jefferson College are 31.3% lower than costs at Iona College ($13,910 vs. $18,270)
- 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 33.2% larger than aid received Iona College ($38,971 vs. $29,258)
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 (91.1%) than W&J (81.5%)
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/