Institutional Characteristics
The following table compares the basic academic information between selected colleges. By school type, all 6 selected colleges are private. By school level, all 6 schools are 4-years institutions.
| Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dordt University | Sioux Center, IA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Associate, Bachelor, Master |
| University of Dubuque | Dubuque, IA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Grinnell College | Grinnell, IA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Bachelor |
| Luther College | Decorah, 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 |
| Saint Ambrose University | Davenport, IA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dordt University | $35,960 | 87.67% | 67% | 14:1 | 1,861 |
| University of Dubuque | $40,065 | 85.05% | 39% | 9:1 | 1,776 |
| Grinnell College | $64,862 | 10.76% | 88% | 9:1 | 1,759 |
| Luther College | $50,320 | 75.32% | 74% | 11:1 | 1,610 |
| Mercy College of Health Sciences | $17,328 | 96.71% | 44% | 8:1 | 911 |
| Saint Ambrose University | $35,598 | 73.92% | 64% | 12:1 | 2,747 |
| Average | - | - | 0.00% | 0.00:1 | 0 |