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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cornell College | Mount Vernon, IA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Bachelor, Master |
| Graceland University-Lamoni | Lamoni, IA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Iowa Wesleyan University | Mount Pleasant, IA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Bachelor, Master |
| Des Moines University-Osteopathic Medical Center | Des Moines, IA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Palmer College of Chiropractic | Davenport, IA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Doctorate |
| Upper Iowa University | Fayette, IA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Certificate, Associate, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cornell College | $50,634 | 79.33% | 63% | 13:1 | 1,073 |
| Graceland University-Lamoni | $33,220 | 74.49% | 48% | 13:1 | 1,237 |
| Iowa Wesleyan University | $34,700 | 80.81% | 29% | 13:1 | 871 |
| Des Moines University-Osteopathic Medical Center | - | - | - | - | 1,527 |
| Palmer College of Chiropractic | $11,340 | - | - | 6:1 | 2,178 |
| Upper Iowa University | $19,000 | 54.23% | 42% | 13:1 | 3,072 |
| Average | - | - | 0.00% | 0.00:1 | 0 |