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), 4 or more years | Bachelor's Degree | Bachelor |
| 2 | Drake University | Des Moines, IA | Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| 3 | Iowa State University | Ames, IA | Public, 4 or more years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| 4 | Luther College | Decorah, IA | Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years | Bachelor's Degree | Bachelor |
| 5 | University of Iowa | Iowa City, IA | Public, 4 or more years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate |
| 6 | Simpson College | Indianola, IA | Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years | Master's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Post-Graduate |
| 7 | University of Northern Iowa | Cedar Falls, IA | Public, 4 or more years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate |
| 8 | Central College | Pella, IA | Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years | Bachelor's Degree | Bachelor |
| 9 | Coe College | Cedar Rapids, IA | Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years | Bachelor's Degree | Bachelor |
| 10 | Wartburg College | Waverly, IA | Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years | Master's Degree | Bachelor, Master |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of best schools in Iowa is $31,441 for State residents and $37,771 for out-of-state students. The average acceptance rate is 69.00% and graduation rate is 72.50%. 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 | $56,680 | 23% | 89% | 9:1 | 1,716 |
| 2 | Drake University | $44,376 | 68% | 81% | 10:1 | 4,869 |
| 3 | Iowa State University | $9,316 / $24,504 | 92% | 74% | 19:1 | 34,992 |
| 4 | Luther College | $45,610 | 62% | 75% | 11:1 | 2,005 |
| 5 | University of Iowa | $9,606 / $31,569 | 83% | 72% | 16:1 | 31,656 |
| 6 | Simpson College | $42,246 | 80% | 72% | 11:1 | 1,444 |
| 7 | University of Northern Iowa | $8,938 / $21,222 | 79% | 67% | 18:1 | 11,187 |
| 8 | Central College | $18,600 | 65% | 67% | 11:1 | 1,117 |
| 9 | Coe College | $47,220 | 63% | 66% | 11:1 | 1,422 |
| 10 | Wartburg College | $45,680 | 75% | 62% | 11:1 | 1,498 |
| Average | $31,441 / $37,771 | 69.00% | 72.50% | 12.70:1 | 9,191 | |
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.