by our College Data Analytics TeamWith all of the options you have for higher education today, it can be tough to choose which direction to take when you want to pursue a degree. Our mission at College Factual is to arm you with as much information as we can to help you make that decision. Our Best Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Iowa ranking is one tool we have developed to help in this regard. 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:
Our analysis looked at 39 schools in Iowa to determine which ones have the best value programs. Our ranking methodology focuses on different objective factors to make this determination of the best value schools. In the next few paragraphs, we'll talk a little about what we use in our analysis and why.
When determining the value of a school in our Best Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Iowa ranking, we first look at its average net price of a student coming from a family that makes $75-$110k a year. The net price is defined as the sum of room and board, tuition, and fees minus any financial aid that the student receives. In addition, the overall quality of a school is important to ensure a quality 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.
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Our 2024 rankings named Iowa State University the best value (income $75-$110k) school in Iowa. Located in Ames, Iowa, the school is a large public institution.
Not only is Iowa State University a great value, but it is also ranked #1 in Iowa for overall quality. Students from families who make $75-$110k a year pay an annual average net price of $16,964.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Northern Iowa. It ranked #2 on our 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Iowa list. University of Northern Iowa is a medium-sized public school located in Cedar Falls, Iowa.
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.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Des Moines Area Community College. It ranked #3 on our 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Iowa list. DMACC is a large public school situated in Ankeny, Iowa.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Des Moines Area Community College is ranked #11 for quality in the state of Iowa. Students from families who make $75-$110k a year pay an annual average net price of $13,017.
You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend Western Iowa Tech Community College. It ranked #4 on our 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Iowa list. Western Iowa Tech Community College is a medium-sized public school located in Sioux City, Iowa.
Not only is Western Iowa Tech Community College a great value, but it is also ranked #29 in Iowa for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $75-$110k per year is $9,882.
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You’ll be in good company if you decide to attend University of Iowa. It ranked #5 on our 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Iowa list. Located in Iowa City, Iowa, the school is a large public institution.
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.
Iowa Central Community College ranked #6 on this year’s Best Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Iowa list. Located in Fort Dodge, Iowa, the school is a medium-sized public institution.
Not only is Iowa Central Community College a great value, but it is also ranked #23 in Iowa for overall quality. Students from families who make $75-$110k a year pay an annual average net price of $12,232.
Indian Hills Community College ranked #7 on this year’s Best Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Iowa list. Located in Ottumwa, Iowa, the school is a small public institution.
Not only is Indian Hills Community College a great value, but it is also ranked #34 in Iowa for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $75-$110k per year is $9,618.
Iowa Western Community College did quite well in the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Iowa ranking, coming in at #8. Iowa Western Community College is a public institution located in Council Bluffs, Iowa.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Iowa Western Community College is ranked #21 for quality in the state of Iowa. Students from families who make $75-$110k a year pay an annual average net price of $13,917.
Kirkwood Community College ranked #9 on this year’s Best Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Iowa list. Kirkwood Community College is a public institution located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
Not only is Kirkwood Community College a great value, but it is also ranked #27 in Iowa for overall quality. Students from families who make $75-$110k a year pay an annual average net price of $12,223.
Northeast Iowa Community College ranked #10 on this year’s Best Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Iowa list. NICC is located in Calmar, Iowa and has a small student population. It is a public school.
Not only is Northeast Iowa Community College a great value, but it is also ranked #28 in Iowa for overall quality. Students from families who make $75-$110k a year pay an annual average net price of $12,269.
Marshalltown Community College did quite well in the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Iowa ranking, coming in at #11. Marshalltown, Iowa is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
Not only is Marshalltown Community College a great value, but it is also ranked #33 in Iowa for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $75-$110k per year is $11,887.
With a ranking of #12, Southeastern Community College did quite well on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Iowa list. West Burlington, Iowa is the setting for this small institution of higher learning. It is a public school.
Southeastern Community College has the honor of being ranked #38 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 $10,888.
North Iowa Area Community College did quite well in the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Iowa ranking, coming in at #13. Located in Mason City, Iowa, the school is a small public institution.
Not only is North Iowa Area Community College a great value, but it is also ranked #39 in Iowa for overall quality. Students from families who make $75-$110k a year pay an annual average net price of $10,295.
With a ranking of #14, Hawkeye Community College did quite well on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Iowa list. Hawkeye Community College is a public institution located in Waterloo, Iowa.
Hawkeye Community College has the honor of being ranked #32 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 $13,261.
Northwest Iowa Community College ranked #15 on this year’s Best Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Iowa list. Northwest Iowa Community College is a small public school located in Sheldon, Iowa.
Northwest Iowa Community College has the honor of being ranked #30 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 $14,054.
Loras College did quite well in the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Iowa ranking, coming in at #16. Loras is a private not-for-profit institution located in Dubuque, Iowa.
Loras College has the honor of being ranked #13 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 $18,501.
Southwestern Community College ranked #17 on this year’s Best Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Iowa list. SWCC is a small public school situated in Creston, Iowa.
Southwestern Community College has the honor of being ranked #37 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 $13,637.
Buena Vista University landed the #18 spot on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Iowa ranking. Storm Lake, 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, Buena Vista University is ranked #19 for quality in the state of Iowa. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $75-$110k per year is $18,423.
Eastern Iowa Community College District ranked #19 on this year’s Best Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Iowa list. Davenport, 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, Eastern Iowa Community College District is ranked #36 for quality in the state of Iowa. Students from families who make $75-$110k a year pay an annual average net price of $14,178.
Coe College did quite well in the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Iowa ranking, coming in at #20. Coe is located in Cedar Rapids, 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, Coe College 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 $19,558.
Graceland University - Lamoni came in at #21 in this year’s edition of the Best Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Iowa ranking. Located in Lamoni, Iowa, the school is a small private not-for-profit institution.
Graceland University - Lamoni has the honor of being ranked #17 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 $20,999.
Grinnell College came in at #22 in this year’s edition of the Best Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Iowa ranking. 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.
Simpson College landed the #23 spot on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Iowa ranking. Simpson College is a small private not-for-profit school situated in Indianola, Iowa.
Simpson College has the honor of being ranked #12 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 $22,969.
Luther College landed the #24 spot on the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Iowa ranking. Luther College is a small private not-for-profit school located in Decorah, Iowa.
Not only is Luther College a great value, but it is also ranked #7 in Iowa for overall quality. The average yearly net price for a student whose family makes $75-$110k per year is $23,935.
Morningside College did quite well in the 2024 Best Colleges for the Money (Income $75-$110k) in Iowa ranking, coming in at #25. Located in Sioux City, Iowa, the school is a small private not-for-profit institution.
In addition to being included on this ranking as a good value, Morningside 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 $24,645.
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Footnotes
*These averages are for the top 25 schools only.
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