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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Briar Cliff University | Sioux City, IA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Buena Vista University | Storm Lake, IA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Bachelor, Master |
| 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 |
| Iowa Wesleyan University | Mount Pleasant, IA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Briar Cliff University | $35,534 | - | 43% | 12:1 | 927 |
| Buena Vista University | $40,190 | 77.27% | 57% | 12:1 | 1,973 |
| Central College | $20,988 | 79.24% | 71% | 13:1 | 1,169 |
| Divine Word College | $15,000 | - | 100% | 6:1 | 68 |
| Iowa Wesleyan University | $34,700 | 80.81% | 29% | 13:1 | 871 |
| Saint Ambrose University | $35,598 | 73.92% | 64% | 12:1 | 2,747 |
| Average | - | - | 0.00% | 0.00:1 | 0 |