Institutional Characteristics
The following table compares the basic academic information between selected colleges. By school type, all 5 selected colleges are private. By school level, all 5 schools are 4-years institutions.
| Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buena Vista University | Storm Lake, IA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Bachelor, Master |
| Clarke University | Dubuque, IA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Dordt University | Sioux Center, IA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Associate, Bachelor, Master |
| Grinnell College | Grinnell, IA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Bachelor |
| Maharishi International University | Fairfield, IA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is - for all undergraduate students. The following table compares key facts for each schools including acceptance rate, graduation rate, tuition, student to faculty ratio, and student population.
| Name | Tuition & Fees | Acceptance Rate | Graduation Rate | Student Faculty Ratio | Student Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buena Vista University | $40,190 | 77.27% | 57% | 12:1 | 1,973 |
| Clarke University | $39,600 | 84.80% | 57% | 9:1 | 965 |
| Dordt University | $35,960 | 87.67% | 67% | 14:1 | 1,861 |
| Grinnell College | $64,862 | 10.76% | 88% | 9:1 | 1,759 |
| Maharishi International University | $16,530 | 94.29% | 50% | 13:1 | 2,673 |
| Average | - | - | 0.00% | 0.00:1 | 0 |