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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drake University | Des Moines, IA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Grinnell College | Grinnell, IA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Bachelor |
| Maharishi International University | Fairfield, IA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| Simpson College | Indianola, IA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Post-Graduate |
| Upper Iowa University | Fayette, IA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Post-Graduate |
| Wartburg College | Waverly, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drake University | $49,944 | 67.23% | 76% | 10:1 | 4,685 |
| Grinnell College | $64,862 | 10.76% | 88% | 9:1 | 1,759 |
| Maharishi International University | $16,530 | 94.29% | 50% | 13:1 | 2,673 |
| Simpson College | $46,212 | 89.10% | 66% | 10:1 | 1,151 |
| Upper Iowa University | $19,000 | 54.23% | 42% | 13:1 | 3,072 |
| Wartburg College | $51,040 | 97.45% | 67% | 13:1 | 1,444 |
| Average | - | - | 0.00% | 0.00:1 | 0 |