College comparison

Iona University vs Pace University

A side-by-side of acceptance rate, test scores, and cost — source-cited estimates, not guarantees. Want the number that actually matters for your student? Model your admit odds at each.

Metric	Iona University New Rochelle, NY	Pace University New York, NY
Acceptance ratePace University is more selective	87%	76%
SAT (25–75)	1110–1300	1180–1340
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	2,951	7,665
Avg net price	$29,188	$30,892
Median earnings (10 yr)Iona University reports higher median earnings	$73,595	$70,378
Graduation rate	56%	60%
Median debt	$25,999	$23,250
Economic mobility	—	8.4%
Test policy	—	—
Type	Private (nonprofit)	Private (nonprofit)

Quick answers

Is Iona University or Pace University harder to get into?

Pace University is more selective: Iona University's acceptance rate is approximately 87% and Pace University's is approximately 76% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for Iona University vs Pace University?

The middle-50% SAT range is 1110–1300 at Iona University and 1180–1340 at Pace University. Scores outside these bands are still admitted, especially with strong applications.

Figures are estimates compiled from public datasets (College Scorecard / IPEDS) and primary sources; verify with each institution before relying on them.

These outputs are estimates from a baseline model — not guarantees of admission, cost, or outcome.