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 |
| Cornell College | Mount Vernon, IA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Bachelor, Master |
| 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 |
| Saint Ambrose University | Davenport, IA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Briar Cliff University | $35,534 | - | 43% | 12:1 | 927 |
| Cornell College | $50,634 | 79.33% | 63% | 13:1 | 1,073 |
| Mount Mercy University | $39,070 | 75.27% | 57% | 13:1 | 1,526 |
| Northwestern College | $35,300 | 87.33% | 62% | 15:1 | 1,651 |
| Saint Ambrose University | $35,598 | 73.92% | 64% | 12:1 | 2,747 |
| Simpson College | $46,212 | 89.10% | 66% | 10:1 | 1,151 |
| Average | - | - | 0.00% | 0.00:1 | 0 |