Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
UH Pace University-New York University of St Thomas University of Houston-Downtown University of St Thomas Adelphi University UMHB UT Austin Texas A&M Purchase College Gwynedd Mercy College Monmouth University| Iona College | Houston Baptist University | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Iona College | HBU | ||
| Location | New Rochelle, NY | Houston, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,621 | 4,257 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #440 | #740 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iona.edu | hbu.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Iona College | HBU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,128 | $34,250 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,128 | $34,250 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,740 | $9,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,827 | $19,515 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $28,273 | $26,908 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Iona College | HBU | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,228 | 10,258 | ||
| Admitted | 6,004 | 8,666 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 96.4% | 84.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.5% | 8.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 23/31 | 22/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1030/1210 | 1060/1230 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Iona College | HBU | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Iona College | HBU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 45% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,400 | $51,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 54% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,047 | $24,166 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $269 | $249 |
Diversity |
Iona College | HBU | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 45% | 33% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 67% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 27% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 30% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 4% |
Students |
Iona College | HBU | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 78% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 5% | ||
Campus |
Iona College | HBU | ||
| 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
- Houston Baptist University is larger than than Iona College based on total student enrollment (4,257 students vs. 3,621 students)
Iona College vs. HBU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Iona College or HBU?
- Iona College is 23% more expensive to attend than HBU for in-state tuition ($42,128.00 vs. $34,250.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23% higher at Iona College than Houston Baptist University ($42,128.00 vs. $34,250.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Houston Baptist University than Iona College ($19,515 vs. $28,827)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Houston Baptist University are 94.3% lower than costs at Iona College ($9,130 vs. $17,740)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Iona College as Houston Baptist University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Iona College students is 5.1% larger than aid received Houston Baptist University ($28,273 vs. $26,908)
Iona College vs. HBU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Iona College or HBU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between HBU or Iona College .
- The average SAT score at Houston Baptist University (1060) is 55 points higher than at Iona College (1005)
- Incoming Iona College students have at the same average ACT score (23) as students at HBU (23)
- Accepted freshman HBU students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at Iona College (3.4)
- Iona College has a higher acceptance rate (96.4%) than HBU (84.5%)
Iona College vs. HBU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Iona College or HBU? 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 HBU and Iona College.
- The graduation rate at Iona College is higher than Houston Baptist University (57% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Iona College earn on average $6,800 more per year than HBU graduates after ten years. ($58,400 vs. $51,600)
- Houston Baptist University students graduate with a $1,881 lower median federal student loan debt than Iona College graduates. ($24,166 vs. $26,047)
- HBU graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Iona College graduates. ($249 vs. $269)
- More Iona College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former HBU students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/