Institutional Characteristics
The following table compares the basic academic information between selected colleges. By school type, all 5 selected colleges are public. By school level, all 5 schools are 2-4 year institutions.
| Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Des Moines Area Community College | Ankeny, IA | Public, 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Eastern Iowa Community College District | Davenport, IA | Public, 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Iowa Lakes Community College | Estherville, IA | Public, 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Kirkwood Community College | Cedar Rapids, IA | Public, 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Southwestern Community College | Creston, IA | Public, 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Des Moines Area Community College | $5,550 / $11,100 | - | 33% | 19:1 | 21,637 |
| Eastern Iowa Community College District | $4,680 / $6,299 | - | 39% | 20:1 | 7,145 |
| Iowa Lakes Community College | $7,196 / $7,644 | - | 37% | 14:1 | 1,960 |
| Kirkwood Community College | $5,980 / $7,968 | - | 35% | 19:1 | 12,406 |
| Southwestern Community College | $7,024 / $7,248 | - | 52% | 17:1 | 1,581 |
| Average | - | - | 0.00% | 0.00:1 | 0 |