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Overview |
Salem State University | Iona College | ||
| Location | Salem, MA | New Rochelle, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 6,539 | 3,621 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #733 | #440 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | salemstate.edu | iona.edu | ||
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Costs |
Salem State University | Iona College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $910 | $42,128 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $7,050 | $42,128 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,954 | $17,740 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,277 | $28,827 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,562 | $28,273 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Salem State University | Iona College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,093 | 6,228 | ||
| Admitted | 4,719 | 6,004 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.7% | 96.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 13.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.17 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 986/1210 | 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 | Jun 1, 2025 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Salem State University | Iona College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Salem State University | Iona College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 42% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,400 | $58,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 63% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $26,047 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $269 |
Diversity |
Salem State University | Iona College | ||
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| % Men | 31% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 69% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Salem State University | Iona College | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Salem State University | Iona College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Salem State University is larger than than Iona College based on total student enrollment (6,539 students vs. 3,621 students)
Salem State University vs. Iona College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Salem State University or Iona College?
- Iona College is 4,529.5% more expensive to attend than Salem State University for in-state tuition ($42,128.00 vs. $910.00)
- Out of state tuition is 497.6% higher at Iona College than Salem State University ($42,128.00 vs. $7,050.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Salem State University than Iona College ($19,277 vs. $28,827)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Salem State University are 18.6% lower than costs at Iona College ($14,954 vs. $17,740)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Iona College than Salem State University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Iona College students is 230.2% larger than aid received Salem State University ($28,273 vs. $8,562)
Salem State University vs. Iona College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Salem State University or Iona College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Iona College or Salem State University .
- Accepted freshman Iona College students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Salem State University (3.17)
- Iona College has a higher acceptance rate (96.4%) than Salem State University (92.7%)
Salem State University vs. Iona College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Salem State University or Iona College? 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 Iona College and Salem State University.
- The graduation rate at Iona College is higher than Salem State University (57% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Iona College earn on average $14,000 more per year than Salem State University graduates after ten years. ($58,400 vs. $44,400)
- Salem State University students graduate with a $2,047 lower median federal student loan debt than Iona College graduates. ($24,000 vs. $26,047)
- Salem State University graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Iona College graduates. ($248 vs. $269)
- More Iona College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Salem State University students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/