by our College Data Analytics TeamThere are lots of options to choose from today when trying to decide which school to attend. At College Factual, we're committed to helping you make that decision by providing information such as that found in our Best Bachelor's Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Iowa ranking. Due to the amount of income-based financial aid available, many 'high-priced' schools are more affordable than you think.
In This Year's Value Report:
We analyzed 25 schools across Iowa to determine which have the best value Bachelor's Degree programs. Our ranking for the best value schools is based on objective factors. We steer clear of subjective measures since they don't give a clear picture when determining how one school compares to another. More specifically, the following explains what we consider and why.
To calculate the value of a school in our Best Bachelor's Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Iowa ranking, we first consider its average net price of students from families making $48-$75k a year. The net price is the sum of room and board, tuition, and fees minus any financial aid that that the student receives. In addition, the overall quality of a school is important to ensure a good education, not just how much it costs.
To make it into this list a school must offer a quality education like the schools in our Best Colleges ranking. This ranking considers factors such as graduation rates, overall graduate earnings and other educational resources to identify great colleges and universities.
To learn more, visit our best value ranking methodology page.
You can scroll down to see the top schools for this ranking, but you may also want to view some of the other ranking methods listed below.
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Learn more about these excellent schools below:
Our analysis found Iowa State University to be the best value (income $48-$75k) school for bachelor’s degrees in Iowa in this year’s ranking. Located in Ames, Iowa, the school is a large public institution.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Iowa State University is ranked #1 for quality in the state of Iowa. Students from families who make $48-$75k a year pay an annual average net price of $12,717.
The quality degree programs at University of Northern Iowa helped the school earn the #2 place on this year’s ranking of Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Iowa. UNI is a public institution located in Cedar Falls, Iowa.
University of Northern Iowa has the honor of being ranked #4 in Iowa for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make $48-$75k a year pay an annual average net price of $14,236.
The quality degree programs at University of Iowa helped the school earn the #3 place on this year’s ranking of Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Iowa. Iowa is a public institution located in Iowa City, Iowa.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, University of Iowa is ranked #2 for quality in the state of Iowa. Students from families who make $48-$75k a year pay an annual average net price of $18,317.
Out of the 25 bachelor’s degree schools in Iowa that were part of this year’s ranking, Grinnell College landed the #4 spot on the list. This small private not-for-profit school is located in Grinnell, Iowa.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Grinnell College is ranked #3 for quality in the state of Iowa. Students from families who make $48-$75k a year pay an annual average net price of $20,113.
Out of the 25 bachelor’s degree schools in Iowa that were part of this year’s ranking, Loras College landed the #5 spot on the list. This small private not-for-profit school is located in Dubuque, Iowa.
Not only is Loras College a great value, but it is also ranked #10 in Iowa for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $48-$75k per year is $15,930.
Simpson College ranked #6 on this year’s Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Iowa list. Indianola, Iowa is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. It is a private not-for-profit school.
Simpson College has the honor of being ranked #8 in Iowa for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $48-$75k per year is $17,607.
With a ranking of #7, Buena Vista University did quite well on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Iowa list. BVU is located in Storm Lake, Iowa and has a small student population. It is a private not-for-profit school.
Buena Vista University has the honor of being ranked #18 in Iowa for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make $48-$75k a year pay an annual average net price of $15,732.
With a ranking of #8, Coe College did quite well on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Iowa list. Located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, the school is a small private not-for-profit institution.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Coe College is ranked #17 for quality in the state of Iowa. Students from families who make $48-$75k a year pay an annual average net price of $16,554.
Cornell College came in at #9 in this year’s edition of the Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Iowa ranking. This small private not-for-profit school is located in Mount Vernon, Iowa.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Cornell College is ranked #12 for quality in the state of Iowa. Students from families who make $48-$75k a year pay an annual average net price of $17,834.
Mount Mercy University landed the #10 spot on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Iowa ranking. Located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, the school is a small private not-for-profit institution.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Mount Mercy University is ranked #20 for quality in the state of Iowa. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $48-$75k per year is $16,368.
Upper Iowa University ranked #11 on this year’s Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Iowa list. UIU is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Fayette, Iowa.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Upper Iowa University is ranked #11 for quality in the state of Iowa. Students from families who make $48-$75k a year pay an annual average net price of $19,990.
Saint Ambrose University ranked #12 on this year’s Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Iowa list. Saint Ambrose University is a small private not-for-profit school located in Davenport, Iowa.
Saint Ambrose University has the honor of being ranked #9 in Iowa for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make $48-$75k a year pay an annual average net price of $20,766.
With a ranking of #13, Luther College did quite well on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Iowa list. Luther College is a small private not-for-profit school located in Decorah, Iowa.
Luther College has the honor of being ranked #6 in Iowa for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $48-$75k per year is $21,741.
With a ranking of #14, Graceland University - Lamoni did quite well on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Iowa list. Graceland Lamoni is located in Lamoni, Iowa and has a small student population. It is a private not-for-profit school.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Graceland University - Lamoni is ranked #21 for quality in the state of Iowa. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $48-$75k per year is $18,021.
Drake University came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Iowa ranking. Located in Des Moines, Iowa, the school is a small private not-for-profit institution.
Drake University has the honor of being ranked #5 in Iowa for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $48-$75k per year is $24,833.
Wartburg College landed the #16 spot on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Iowa ranking. Located in Waverly, Iowa, the school is a small private not-for-profit institution.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Wartburg College is ranked #13 for quality in the state of Iowa. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $48-$75k per year is $20,206.
Waldorf University ranked #17 on this year’s Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Iowa list. This small private for-profit school is located in Forest City, Iowa.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Waldorf University is ranked #15 for quality in the state of Iowa. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $48-$75k per year is $20,375.
With a ranking of #18, Northwestern College did quite well on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Iowa list. Northwestern College is a small private not-for-profit school located in Orange City, Iowa.
Northwestern College has the honor of being ranked #16 in Iowa for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $48-$75k per year is $22,570.
Morningside College ranked #19 on this year’s Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Iowa list. Morningside is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Sioux City, Iowa.
Not only is Morningside College a great value, but it is also ranked #14 in Iowa for overall quality. Students from families who make $48-$75k a year pay an annual average net price of $23,522.
Dordt University ranked #20 on this year’s Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Iowa list. Dordt is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Sioux Center, Iowa.
Dordt University has the honor of being ranked #7 in Iowa for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make $48-$75k a year pay an annual average net price of $25,340.
William Penn University did quite well in the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Iowa ranking, coming in at #21. William Penn University is a small private not-for-profit school located in Oskaloosa, Iowa.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, William Penn University is ranked #24 for quality in the state of Iowa. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $48-$75k per year is $20,502.
Briar Cliff University ranked #22 on this year’s Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Iowa list. Briar Cliff University is a small private not-for-profit school located in Sioux City, Iowa.
Briar Cliff University has the honor of being ranked #22 in Iowa for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make $48-$75k a year pay an annual average net price of $22,568.
Clarke University did quite well in the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Iowa ranking, coming in at #23. Clarke is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Dubuque, Iowa.
Clarke University has the honor of being ranked #19 in Iowa for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make $48-$75k a year pay an annual average net price of $27,224.
University of Dubuque did quite well in the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Iowa ranking, coming in at #24. Dubuque, Iowa is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. It is a private not-for-profit school.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, University of Dubuque is ranked #25 for quality in the state of Iowa. Students from families who make $48-$75k a year pay an annual average net price of $29,392.
With a ranking of #25, Grand View University did quite well on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $48-$75k) in Iowa list. Des Moines, Iowa is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. It is a private not-for-profit school.
Grand View University has the honor of being ranked #23 in Iowa for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make $48-$75k a year pay an annual average net price of $39,428.
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Footnotes
*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.
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