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 or high institutes.
Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
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Briar Cliff University | Sioux City, IA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
Clarke University | Dubuque, IA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
Coe College | Cedar Rapids, IA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Bachelor |
Mercy College of Health Sciences | Des Moines, IA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master |
William Penn University | Oskaloosa, IA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $29,353 for State residents and $34,758 for out-of-state students. The average acceptance rate is 79.73% and graduation rate is 47.60%. 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 |
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Briar Cliff University | $35,534 | - | 43% | 12:1 | 927 |
Clarke University | $39,600 | 84.80% | 57% | 9:1 | 965 |
Coe College | $52,576 | - | 65% | 10:1 | 1,264 |
Mercy College of Health Sciences | $17,328 | 96.71% | 44% | 8:1 | 911 |
William Penn University | $28,750 | 57.67% | 29% | 18:1 | 1,473 |
Average | $29,353 / $34,758 | 79.73% | 47.60% | 11.40:1 | 1,108 |