Institutional Characteristics
The following table compares the basic academic information between best schools in Iowa. By school type, there are 3 public and 7 private schools in best schools in Iowa. By school level, all 10 schools are 4 years or high institutes.
| Rank | Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Grinnell College | Grinnell, IA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Bachelor |
| 2 | Drake University | Des Moines, IA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| 3 | Iowa State University | Ames, IA | Public, four-years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| 4 | Luther College | Decorah, IA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Bachelor |
| 5 | University of Iowa | Iowa City, IA | Public, four-years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| 6 | Simpson College | Indianola, IA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Post-Graduate |
| 7 | University of Northern Iowa | Cedar Falls, IA | Public, four-years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate |
| 8 | Central College | Pella, IA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Bachelor |
| 9 | Coe College | Cedar Rapids, IA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Bachelor |
| 10 | Wartburg College | Waverly, IA | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Bachelor, Master |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of best schools in Iowa is $31,518 for State residents and $38,803 for out-of-state students. The average acceptance rate is 70.50% and graduation rate is 72.20%. The following table compares key facts for each schools including acceptance rate, graduation rate, tuition, student to faculty ratio, and student population.
| Rank | Name | Tuition & Fees | Acceptance Rate | Graduation Rate | Student Faculty Ratio | Student Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Grinnell College | $58,648 | 19% | 87% | 9:1 | 1,493 |
| 2 | Drake University | $45,912 | 68% | 78% | 10:1 | 4,774 |
| 3 | Iowa State University | $9,634 / $25,446 | 88% | 75% | 19:1 | 31,822 |
| 4 | Luther College | $46,760 | 64% | 77% | 11:1 | 1,802 |
| 5 | University of Iowa | $9,942 / $31,905 | 84% | 72% | 16:1 | 30,318 |
| 6 | Simpson College | $44,030 | 87% | 71% | 11:1 | 1,267 |
| 7 | University of Northern Iowa | $9,053 / $19,753 | 79% | 64% | 18:1 | 9,507 |
| 8 | Central College | $19,250 | 64% | 68% | 11:1 | 1,120 |
| 9 | Coe College | $48,822 | 80% | 62% | 11:1 | 1,394 |
| 10 | Wartburg College | $47,500 | 72% | 68% | 11:1 | 1,563 |
| Average | $31,518 / $38,803 | 70.50% | 72.20% | 12.70:1 | 8,506 | |
The ranking data is provided by CollegeEvaluator. We compare the schools that ranked top 10 in Iowaand in top 500 ranking for all colleges and universities in United States.