Iona vs University of Mount Saint Vincent
Side by side: Mass and confession times, faith grades, academics, cost after aid and outcomes.
CFaith: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.Iona UniversityNew Rochelle, NYCatholic collegeCFaith: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.University of Mount Saint VincentBronx, NYCatholic college
At a glance
- Iona lists Mass 5 times a week; University of Mount Saint Vincent lists Mass 2 times a week.
- For families earning up to $30,000, University of Mount Saint Vincent has the lower price after aid: $19,203 a year, against $25,785 at Iona.
- The average price after aid is lower at University of Mount Saint Vincent: $21,696 a year, against $29,188 at Iona.
- Median earnings ten years after entry are higher at Iona: $73,595, against $65,756 at University of Mount Saint Vincent.
Catholic life
Faith grade
CFaith: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
CFaith: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Compass Score
CCompass Score: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
CCompass Score: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Sacramental life
DSacramental life: Limited (grade D): 40 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
CSacramental life: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Theology and core curriculum
DTheology and core curriculum: Limited (grade D): 40 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
DTheology and core curriculum: Limited (grade D): 40 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Campus culture and residence life
BCampus culture and residence life: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
CCampus culture and residence life: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Service and Catholic social teaching
BService and Catholic social teaching: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
BService and Catholic social teaching: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Mass times
5 times a week
2 times a week
Campus ministry
2 listed
3 listed
The college
Control
Private nonprofit
Private nonprofit
Location
New Rochelle, NY
Bronx, NY
Setting
Suburb
City
Students
3,720
3,202
Academics
Academic Excellence grade
CAcademic Excellence: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
CAcademic Excellence: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Admission rate
87%
85%
Average SAT
1217
1090
ACT middle 50%
24–29
Graduation rate
56%
57%
First-year retention
77%
73%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$29,188
$21,696
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$25,785
$19,203
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$27,075
$19,157
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$28,601
$22,575
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$29,598
$24,499
Net price, over $110,000 income
$32,295
$27,884
Median debt
$25,999
$25,000
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$73,595
$65,756
The grades and the Compass Score are Catholic School Compass ratings from documented sources; each college’s page lists its sources. Cost, admission, graduation, earnings and debt are federal data. This page does not rank the two colleges.