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 |
Luther College | Decorah, 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 |
Mount Mercy University | Cedar Rapids, IA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate |
St Luke's College | Sioux City, IA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $31,100 for State residents and $29,570 for out-of-state students. The average acceptance rate is 80.82% and graduation rate is 70.40%. 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 |
Luther College | $50,320 | 75.32% | 74% | 11:1 | 1,610 |
Maharishi International University | $16,530 | 94.29% | 50% | 13:1 | 2,673 |
Mount Mercy University | $39,070 | 75.27% | 57% | 13:1 | 1,526 |
St Luke's College | $20,940 | 80.00% | 100% | 6:1 | 196 |
Average | $31,100 / $29,570 | 80.82% | 70.40% | 11.20:1 | 1,435 |