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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Central College | Pella, IA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Bachelor |
Divine Word College | Epworth, IA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor |
Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary | Ankeny, IA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate |
Graceland University-Lamoni | Lamoni, IA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
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 $24,237 for State residents and $21,054 for out-of-state students. The average acceptance rate is 75.12% and graduation rate is 64.60%. 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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Central College | $20,988 | 79.24% | 71% | 13:1 | 1,169 |
Divine Word College | $15,000 | - | 100% | 6:1 | 68 |
Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary | $19,530 | 52.45% | 54% | 15:1 | 448 |
Graceland University-Lamoni | $33,220 | 74.49% | 48% | 13:1 | 1,237 |
Maharishi International University | $16,530 | 94.29% | 50% | 13:1 | 2,673 |
Average | $24,237 / $21,054 | 75.12% | 64.60% | 12.00:1 | 1,119 |