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 |
| Divine Word College | Epworth, IA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor |
| University of Dubuque | Dubuque, IA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Grand View University | Des Moines, IA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Post-Graduate |
| Grinnell College | Grinnell, IA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Bachelor |
| Des Moines University-Osteopathic Medical Center | Des Moines, IA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | 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 |
| Divine Word College | $15,000 | - | 100% | 6:1 | 68 |
| University of Dubuque | $40,065 | 85.05% | 39% | 9:1 | 1,776 |
| Grand View University | $33,450 | 98.41% | 52% | 12:1 | 1,827 |
| Grinnell College | $64,862 | 10.76% | 88% | 9:1 | 1,759 |
| Des Moines University-Osteopathic Medical Center | - | - | - | - | 1,527 |
| Average | - | - | 0.00% | 0.00:1 | 0 |