DePaul vs Iona College

DePaul University and Iona College, both esteemed institutions of higher learning, offer distinct educational experiences. DePaul, located in the vibrant city of Chicago, boasts a diverse student body and a wide range of academic programs, while Iona, nestled in the charming town of New Rochelle, New York, prides itself on its strong liberal arts foundation and commitment to community engagement. With acceptance rates of 78% and 65%, respectively, both universities welcome a substantial number of applicants each year. While DePaul's student body is more diverse, with international students comprising 12% of the population, Iona's student body is predominantly female, with women making up 60% of the student population. Explore the comprehensive comparison table below to delve into further details about these institutions, including popular majors, graduation rates, and additional factors that may influence your decision in choosing the ideal academic environment for your educational journey.

	DePaul University	Iona College
Overview
Location	Chicago, Illinois	New Rochelle, New York
Campus setting	City: Large	Suburb: Large
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Private (Non Profit)	Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system	Quarter	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	84.0%	70.0%
Common app member	Yes	Yes
Religious affiliation	Catholic	Catholic

Admission
Acceptance rate	69.4%	92.6%
Application fees	$40
SAT range	N/A	1060 - 1260
ACT range	N/A	23 - 29
Students submitting SAT score		12.0%
Students submitting ACT score		3.0%
Total number of applicants	32,075	6,625
Total number of admissions given out	22,274	6,132
Admitted students who chose to enroll	2,838	697
Yield rate	12.7%	11.4%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Required	Required
Recommendation letters	Required	Not required
High school transcript	Not required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Required	Not required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$60,771	$62,872
Average net price	$31,872	$28,596
Tuition	$41,361	$40,628
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $10,647 Meal plan: $4,578	$17,222
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	99.0% Average amount $25,282	100.0% Average amount $25,664
Students receiving federal student loan	47.0% Average amount $5,009	56.0% Average amount $5,363
Students taking out private loans	5.0% Average amount $18,848	13.0% Average amount $17,969

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	14,294 Men 45.8% Women 54.2%	2,994 Men 48.0% Women 52.0%
Graduate students	7,376 Men 43.3% Women 56.7%	623 Men 35.6% Women 64.4%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Moderate	Moderate
Out-of-state students	37.3%	N/A
International students	5.6%	3.0%
Campus local/setting	City: Large	Suburb: Large
Dormitory capacity	2,719	1,255
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	Illinois California Michigan Ohio Wisconsin	N/A

Academics
Popular study areas	Business Computer and Information Science Visual & Performing Arts Communication and Journalism Education	Health Professions Business Education Psychology Communication and Journalism
Students to faculty ratio	17:1	15:1
Institutional accreditation	Higher Learning Commission	Middle States Commission on Higher Education

Outcome
Graduation rate	69.6%	61.9%
Dropout rate	10.5%	37.6%
Transferred out	18.0%	N/A
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $95,909 Year 2: $100,096 Year 3: $109,948 Taxation (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $101,821 Year 2: $93,076 Year 3: $106,341 Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $82,374 Year 2: $99,547 Year 3: $105,164 Information Science/Studies (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $83,120 Year 2: $86,867 Year 3: $101,886 Computer Engineering (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $86,090 Year 2: $84,653 Year 3: $98,092 Computer Programming (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $86,558 Year 2: $85,206 Year 3: $96,827 Human Resources Management and Services (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $62,205 Year 2: N/A Year 3: $96,034 Human Computer Interaction (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $80,116 Year 2: $77,213 Year 3: $92,462 Computer Software and Media Applications (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $101,831 Year 2: $86,550 Year 3: $92,108 Applied Mathematics (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $77,007 Year 2: $70,456 Year 3: $85,312	Accounting and Related Services (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $65,202 Year 2: $67,899 Year 3: $80,765 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $58,150 Year 2: $70,456 Year 3: $75,839 Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $50,270 Year 3: $62,046 Finance and Financial Management Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $48,207 Year 2: $52,107 Year 3: $58,498 Marketing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $47,510 Year 2: $40,269 Year 3: $50,566 Criminal Justice and Corrections (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $32,997 Year 2: $36,488 Year 3: $48,599 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $46,640 Year 2: $41,193 Year 3: $47,865 Psychology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $31,977 Year 2: $31,314 Year 3: $47,301 Communication and Media Studies (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $33,114 Year 2: $35,327 Year 3: $41,334 Marketing (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $57,755 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A

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