Colleges in Iowa: Costs, Earnings, and ROI
Total Schools
32
Avg In-State Tuition
$33,337
Avg 10yr Earnings
$55,472
Avg Debt
$23,129
Iowa vs National Average
Best ROI Schools in Iowa
| School | Type | Net Price | 10yr Earnings | ROI |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grinnell College | Private Nonprofit | $17,648 | $62,830 | 7.9 |
| University of Northern Iowa | Public | $15,901 | $55,177 | 7.7 |
| Iowa State University | Public | $18,589 | $63,386 | 7.5 |
| Coe College | Private Nonprofit | $18,745 | $57,125 | 6.6 |
| Mount Mercy University | Private Nonprofit | $20,168 | $60,787 | 6.5 |
| University of Iowa | Public | $22,531 | $64,762 | 6.2 |
| Loras College | Private Nonprofit | $20,716 | $58,289 | 6.0 |
| Simpson College | Private Nonprofit | $21,936 | $59,274 | 5.8 |
| Buena Vista University | Private Nonprofit | $18,846 | $49,156 | 5.5 |
| Waldorf University | Private For-Profit | $19,693 | $51,165 | 5.5 |
Most Affordable in Iowa
| School | Net Price | 10yr Earnings |
|---|---|---|
| Maharishi International University | $14,956 | $27,981 |
| University of Northern Iowa | $15,901 | $55,177 |
| Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary | $16,282 | $40,650 |
| Grinnell College | $17,648 | $62,830 |
| Graceland University-Lamoni | $18,504 | $47,361 |
| Iowa State University | $18,589 | $63,386 |
| Coe College | $18,745 | $57,125 |
| Buena Vista University | $18,846 | $49,156 |
| Waldorf University | $19,693 | $51,165 |
| Mount Mercy University | $20,168 | $60,787 |
Highest Earning Graduates in Iowa
| School | 10yr Earnings | Median Debt |
|---|---|---|
| Drake University | $71,901 | $23,000 |
| Allen College | $71,261 | $18,750 |
| University of Iowa | $64,762 | $22,500 |
| Iowa State University | $63,386 | $22,869 |
| Grinnell College | $62,830 | $17,500 |
| Mercy College of Health Sciences | $62,234 | $14,745 |
| Mount Mercy University | $60,787 | $23,699 |
| Luther College | $59,850 | $27,000 |
| Saint Ambrose University | $59,531 | $25,000 |
| Palmer College of Chiropractic | $59,483 | N/A |
Public vs Private in Iowa
Public (3 schools)
Avg Net Price: $19,007
Avg 10yr Earnings: $61,108
Private Nonprofit (28 schools)
Avg Net Price: $20,417
Avg 10yr Earnings: $55,005
Data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.