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Is Iowa a Good School for the Money?

Above Average National Value
Unknown In-State Value
$160,175 Avg Total Cost

University of Iowa Value Report

College Factual set out to determine if Iowa is asking a fair price for the quality of education they provide. Keep reading for the detailed value report.

Fair Value Nationwide

Top 50% National Value
Top 5% National Quality
Fair Price

University of Iowa is ranked #995 out of 2,223 for value nationwide.

University of Iowa is a fair value according to College Factual's value analysis. It is priced appropriately based on the quality of the education provided.

National Value Ranking  995 out of 2223
Overpriced
Great Value
National Value Score  55.60 out of 100
Overpriced
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Prices of Institutions with Similar Quality Scores

SchoolTotal PriceValue Grade

*Total price is determined by multiplying average annual cost by time to graduate.

We're Looking at a Total Cost of $160,175 for an Iowa Degree

The Iowa time to graduate is about 4.28 years and will cost an estimated $37,424 per year. This brings the total cost to 160,175.

Amount
Average Yearly Cost$37,424
Average Years to Graduate4.28
Estimated Avg Total Cost of Degree$160,175

Many Factors Affect Net Price

Consider the average Iowa student takes 4.28 years to complete their degree. If you can complete your degree faster than that you will save money. This is just one way your Iowa degree may cost less than average.

Does This School Make Financial Sense To You?

$71,275 In-State With Aid
$184,442 Avg Cost No Aid
4.28 Years to Graduate

The overall price of a college can vary depending on your individual circumstances.

Look at the table below to determine your likely cost of a bachelor's degree at Iowa.

Nationwide Value by Aid GroupAvg Degree CostValue RankValue Grade
Students with no Aid$184,442#0F
All Students$160,175#995C+
Only Students Receiving Aid$147,108#325A
In-State Value by Aid GroupAvg Degree CostValue RankValue Grade
Students with no Aid$108,609#F
All Students$84,342#F
Only Students Receiving Aid$71,275#F

Note: the Value Grade for in-state students is calculated by looking only at other schools in the state of Iowa.

About 87% of Iowa students receive financial aid. Get more details on what Iowa financial aid you may qualify for.

How to Finance The Gap

How to Calculate Value

College Factual calculates average total cost by multiplying net price by time to graduation. We then compare the average total cost to other schools of a similar quality to determine value. If the school is priced fairly based on the educational quality it receives a fair ranking. If it is underpriced it receives a good or excellent value.

Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.

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