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 $75-$110k) in Iowa ranking. This list is proof that you shouldn't avoid normally high-priced schools, since the actual price may be very affordable if you qualify for financial aid.
In This Year's Value Report:
After analyzing 25 schools in Iowa, we came up with our list of those that offered 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. In the next few paragraphs, we'll talk a little about what we use in our analysis and why.
The first step of determing the value of a school in our Best Bachelor's Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Iowa ranking is to look at the school's average net price for students with families that make $75-$110k a year. The net price is the sum of tuition, fees, and room and board minus any financial aid awarded to the student. 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.
Find out more about our best value ranking methodology.
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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Our 2024 rankings named Iowa State University the best value (income $75-$110k) school in Iowa for students working on their bachelor’s degree. 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. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $75-$110k per year is $16,964.
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 $75-$110k) in Iowa. Cedar Falls, Iowa is the setting for this medium-sized institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, University of Northern Iowa is ranked #4 for quality in the state of Iowa. Students from families who make $75-$110k a year pay an annual average net price of $15,979.
Out of the 25 bachelor’s degree schools in Iowa that were part of this year’s ranking, University of Iowa landed the #3 spot on the list. Iowa is located in Iowa City, Iowa and has a large student population. It is a public school.
University of Iowa has the honor of being ranked #2 in Iowa for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make $75-$110k a year pay an annual average net price of $20,690.
A rank of #4 on our Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Iowa list means Loras College is a great place for students working on their degree. Loras is a private not-for-profit institution 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 $75-$110k per year is $18,501.
The quality degree programs at Buena Vista University helped the school earn the #5 place on this year’s ranking of Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Iowa. Located in Storm Lake, Iowa, the school is a small private not-for-profit institution.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Buena Vista University is ranked #18 for quality in the state of Iowa. Students from families who make $75-$110k a year pay an annual average net price of $18,423.
Coe College came in at #6 in this year’s edition of the Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Iowa ranking. Coe is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Not only is Coe College a great value, but it is also ranked #17 in Iowa for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $75-$110k per year is $19,558.
Simpson College landed the #7 spot on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Iowa ranking. Indianola, 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, Simpson College is ranked #8 for quality in the state of Iowa. Students from families who make $75-$110k a year pay an annual average net price of $22,969.
Grinnell College ranked #8 on this year’s Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Iowa list. Grinnell is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Grinnell, Iowa.
Grinnell College has the honor of being ranked #3 in Iowa for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $75-$110k per year is $28,092.
Luther College ranked #9 on this year’s Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Iowa list. This small private not-for-profit school is located in Decorah, Iowa.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Luther College is ranked #6 for quality in the state of Iowa. Students from families who make $75-$110k a year pay an annual average net price of $23,935.
Graceland University - Lamoni came in at #10 in this year’s edition of the Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Iowa ranking. Graceland Lamoni is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Lamoni, Iowa.
Graceland University - Lamoni has the honor of being ranked #21 in Iowa for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make $75-$110k a year pay an annual average net price of $20,999.
Cornell College landed the #11 spot on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Iowa ranking. Mount Vernon, 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, Cornell College is ranked #12 for quality in the state of Iowa. Students from families who make $75-$110k a year pay an annual average net price of $23,497.
Wartburg College ranked #12 on this year’s Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Iowa list. Wartburg is a private not-for-profit institution located in Waverly, Iowa.
Not only is Wartburg College a great value, but it is also ranked #13 in Iowa for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $75-$110k per year is $23,790.
Northwestern College did quite well in the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Iowa ranking, coming in at #13. NWC is a private not-for-profit institution located in Orange City, Iowa.
Not only is Northwestern College a great value, but it is also ranked #16 in Iowa for overall quality. Students from families who make $75-$110k a year pay an annual average net price of $23,117.
Upper Iowa University landed the #14 spot on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Iowa ranking. Upper Iowa University is a small private not-for-profit school located in Fayette, Iowa.
Upper Iowa University has the honor of being ranked #11 in Iowa for overall quality on top of being a good value. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $75-$110k per year is $24,253.
Briar Cliff University came in at #15 in this year’s edition of the Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Iowa ranking. Briar Cliff University is a small private not-for-profit school located in Sioux City, Iowa.
Not only is Briar Cliff University a great value, but it is also ranked #22 in Iowa for overall quality. Students from families who make $75-$110k a year pay an annual average net price of $21,961.
Waldorf University ranked #16 on this year’s Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Iowa list. Forest City, Iowa is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. It is a private for-profit school.
Waldorf University has the honor of being ranked #15 in Iowa for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make $75-$110k a year pay an annual average net price of $24,025.
Morningside College came in at #17 in this year’s edition of the Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Iowa ranking. Sioux City, Iowa is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. It is a private not-for-profit school.
Morningside College has the honor of being ranked #14 in Iowa for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make $75-$110k a year pay an annual average net price of $24,645.
Saint Ambrose University ranked #18 on this year’s Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Iowa list. Saint Ambrose University is a small private not-for-profit school located in Davenport, Iowa.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Saint Ambrose University is ranked #9 for quality in the state of Iowa. Students from families who make $75-$110k a year pay an annual average net price of $25,894.
Drake University ranked #19 on this year’s Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Iowa list. Drake University is a small private not-for-profit school located in Des Moines, Iowa.
Drake University has the honor of being ranked #5 in Iowa for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make $75-$110k a year pay an annual average net price of $29,659.
With a ranking of #20, Dordt University did quite well on the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Iowa list. Dordt University is a small private not-for-profit school located in Sioux Center, Iowa.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Dordt University is ranked #7 for quality in the state of Iowa. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $75-$110k per year is $26,520.
William Penn University came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Iowa ranking. Oskaloosa, Iowa is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. It is a private not-for-profit school.
Not only is William Penn University a great value, but it is also ranked #24 in Iowa for overall quality. Students from families who make $75-$110k a year pay an annual average net price of $22,601.
Mount Mercy University did quite well in the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Iowa ranking, coming in at #22. Mount Mercy is located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa and has a small student population. It is a private not-for-profit school.
Mount Mercy University has the honor of being ranked #20 in Iowa for overall quality on top of being a good value. Students from families who make $75-$110k a year pay an annual average net price of $24,825.
Clarke University ranked #23 on this year’s Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Iowa list. Clarke University is a small private not-for-profit school located 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 $75-$110k a year pay an annual average net price of $29,563.
University of Dubuque did quite well in the 2024 Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Iowa ranking, coming in at #24. This small private not-for-profit school is located in Dubuque, Iowa.
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 $75-$110k a year pay an annual average net price of $31,102.
Grand View University ranked #25 on this year’s Best Bachelor’s Degree Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Iowa list. Located in Des Moines, Iowa, the school is a small private not-for-profit institution.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Grand View University is ranked #23 for quality in the state of Iowa. Students from families who make $75-$110k a year pay an annual average net price of $40,304.
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Footnotes
*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.
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