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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luther College | Decorah, IA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Bachelor |
| Mount Mercy University | Cedar Rapids, IA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate |
| Northwestern College | Orange City, IA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Post-Graduate |
| Des Moines University-Osteopathic Medical Center | Des Moines, IA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| St Luke's College | Sioux City, IA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luther College | $50,320 | 75.32% | 74% | 11:1 | 1,610 |
| Mount Mercy University | $39,070 | 75.27% | 57% | 13:1 | 1,526 |
| Northwestern College | $35,300 | 87.33% | 62% | 15:1 | 1,651 |
| Des Moines University-Osteopathic Medical Center | - | - | - | - | 1,527 |
| St Luke's College | $20,940 | 80.00% | 100% | 6:1 | 196 |
| Simpson College | $46,212 | 89.10% | 66% | 10:1 | 1,151 |
| Average | - | - | 0.00% | 0.00:1 | 0 |