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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Mercy College of Health Sciences | Des Moines, IA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master |
| Mount Mercy University | Cedar Rapids, IA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate |
| Palmer College of Chiropractic | Davenport, IA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Doctorate |
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 |
| Mercy College of Health Sciences | $17,328 | 96.71% | 44% | 8:1 | 911 |
| Mount Mercy University | $39,070 | 75.27% | 57% | 13:1 | 1,526 |
| Palmer College of Chiropractic | $11,340 | - | - | 6:1 | 2,178 |
| Average | - | - | 0.00% | 0.00:1 | 0 |