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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central College | Pella, IA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Bachelor |
| University of Dubuque | Dubuque, IA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Emmaus Bible College | Dubuque, IA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor |
| 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 |
| Northwestern College | Orange City, IA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central College | $20,988 | 79.24% | 71% | 13:1 | 1,169 |
| University of Dubuque | $40,065 | 85.05% | 39% | 9:1 | 1,776 |
| Emmaus Bible College | $20,000 | 100.00% | 81% | 7:1 | 206 |
| Grinnell College | $64,862 | 10.76% | 88% | 9:1 | 1,759 |
| Maharishi International University | $16,530 | 94.29% | 50% | 13:1 | 2,673 |
| Northwestern College | $35,300 | 87.33% | 62% | 15:1 | 1,651 |
| Average | - | - | 0.00% | 0.00:1 | 0 |