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Overview |
Notre Dame of Maryland University | Iona College | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | New Rochelle, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,733 | 3,621 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #440 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ndm.edu | iona.edu | ||
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Costs |
Notre Dame of Maryland University | Iona College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $39,250 | $42,128 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,250 | $42,128 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,950 | $17,740 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,675 | $28,827 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,267 | $28,273 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Notre Dame of Maryland University | Iona College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,680 | 6,228 | ||
| Admitted | 1,169 | 6,004 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.6% | 96.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 4.8% | 13.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.4 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 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 |
Academics |
Notre Dame of Maryland University | Iona College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Notre Dame of Maryland University | Iona College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 57% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,700 | $58,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 57% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,047 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $269 |
Diversity |
Notre Dame of Maryland University | Iona College | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 86% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 27% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 2% | ||
| % International | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Notre Dame of Maryland University | Iona College | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 20% | 20% | ||
Campus |
Notre Dame of Maryland University | Iona College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Iona College is larger than than Notre Dame of Maryland University based on total student enrollment (3,621 students vs. 1,733 students)
Notre Dame of Maryland University vs. Iona College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Notre Dame of Maryland University or Iona College?
- Iona College is 7.3% more expensive to attend than Notre Dame of Maryland University for in-state tuition ($42,128.00 vs. $39,250.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.3% higher at Iona College than Notre Dame of Maryland University ($42,128.00 vs. $39,250.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Notre Dame of Maryland University than Iona College ($22,675 vs. $28,827)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Notre Dame of Maryland University are 37% lower than costs at Iona College ($12,950 vs. $17,740)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Notre Dame of Maryland University as Iona College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Notre Dame of Maryland University students is 21.2% larger than aid received Iona College ($34,267 vs. $28,273)
Notre Dame of Maryland University vs. Iona College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Notre Dame of Maryland University or Iona College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Iona College or Notre Dame of Maryland University .
- The average SAT score at Notre Dame of Maryland University (1087) is 82 points higher than at Iona College (1005)
- Incoming Notre Dame of Maryland University students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Iona College (23)
- Accepted freshman Notre Dame of Maryland University 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 Notre Dame of Maryland University (69.6%)
Notre Dame of Maryland University vs. Iona College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Notre Dame of Maryland 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 Notre Dame of Maryland University.
- The graduation rate at Iona College is higher than Notre Dame of Maryland University (57% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Iona College earn on average $5,700 more per year than Notre Dame of Maryland University graduates after ten years. ($58,400 vs. $52,700)
- Notre Dame of Maryland University students graduate with a $47 lower median federal student loan debt than Iona College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,047)
- Notre Dame of Maryland University graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Iona College graduates. ($268 vs. $269)
- More Iona College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Notre Dame of Maryland University students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/