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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Briar Cliff University | Sioux City, IA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
Dordt University | Sioux Center, IA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Associate, Bachelor, Master |
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 |
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 $30,001 for State residents and $35,598 for out-of-state students. The average acceptance rate is 82.97% and graduation rate is 59.00%. 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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Briar Cliff University | $35,534 | - | 43% | 12:1 | 927 |
Dordt University | $35,960 | 87.67% | 67% | 14:1 | 1,861 |
Northwestern College | $35,300 | 87.33% | 62% | 15:1 | 1,651 |
Des Moines University-Osteopathic Medical Center | - | - | - | - | 1,527 |
Saint Ambrose University | $35,598 | 73.92% | 64% | 12:1 | 2,747 |
Average | $30,001 / $35,598 | 82.97% | 59.00% | 13.25:1 | 1,743 |