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 institutions.
| Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buena Vista University | Storm Lake, IA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Bachelor, Master |
| Loras College | Dubuque, IA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Post-Graduate |
| Maharishi International University | Fairfield, IA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Morningside University | Sioux City, IA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Simpson College | Indianola, IA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buena Vista University | $40,190 | 77.27% | 57% | 12:1 | 1,973 |
| Loras College | $38,298 | 89.84% | 67% | 12:1 | 1,319 |
| Maharishi International University | $16,530 | 94.29% | 50% | 13:1 | 2,673 |
| Morningside University | $38,190 | 70.61% | 56% | 13:1 | 2,249 |
| Simpson College | $46,212 | 89.10% | 66% | 10:1 | 1,151 |
| Average | - | - | 0.00% | 0.00:1 | 0 |