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Maryland Pace University-New York George Washington UMBC Spelman Penn State NCAT Hampton University Mason TU VCU UNC Chapel Hill| Howard University | Iona College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Howard | Iona College | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | New Rochelle, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 12,886 | 3,621 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #318 | #440 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | howard.edu | iona.edu | ||
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Costs |
Howard | Iona College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,584 | $42,128 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,584 | $42,128 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,880 | $17,740 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,279 | $28,827 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,063 | $28,273 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Howard | Iona College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,188 | 6,228 | ||
| Admitted | 10,253 | 6,004 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.4% | 96.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.3% | 13.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/26 | 23/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1290 | 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 | Feb 15, 2024 | Feb 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Howard | Iona College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Howard | Iona College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,800 | $58,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,047 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $269 |
Diversity |
Howard | Iona College | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
Howard | Iona College | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 91% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Howard | Iona College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Howard University is larger than than Iona College based on total student enrollment (12,886 students vs. 3,621 students)
Howard vs. Iona College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Howard or Iona College?
- Iona College is 37.7% more expensive to attend than Howard for in-state tuition ($42,128.00 vs. $30,584.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.7% higher at Iona College than Howard University ($42,128.00 vs. $30,584.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Howard University than Iona College ($28,279 vs. $28,827)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Howard University are 11.7% lower than costs at Iona College ($15,880 vs. $17,740)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Iona College than Howard University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Iona College students is 40.9% larger than aid received Howard University ($28,273 vs. $20,063)
Howard vs. Iona College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Howard or Iona College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Iona College or Howard .
- The average SAT score at Howard University (1105) is 100 points higher than at Iona College (1005)
- Incoming Howard students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (24) than students at Iona College (23)
- Accepted freshman Howard students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.66) than students at Iona College (3.4)
- Iona College has a higher acceptance rate (96.4%) than Howard (53.4%)
Howard vs. Iona College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Howard 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 Howard.
- The graduation rate at Howard is higher than Iona College (63% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from Iona College earn on average $6,600 more per year than Howard graduates after ten years. ($58,400 vs. $51,800)
- Iona College students graduate with a $953 lower median federal student loan debt than Howard graduates. ($26,047 vs. $27,000)
- Iona College graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Howard graduates. ($269 vs. $279)
- More Iona College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Howard students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/