Tuition Comparison Between Iowa Private Colleges

In-State vs Out-of-State Tuition Comparison

For the academic year 2024-2025, the average tuition & fees of Iowa Private Colleges is $33,179.

Iowa Private Colleges's tuition is higher than national average, which is $25,541 in 2025.

This page compares tuition of 4-year colleges in Iowa, and other level of colleges can be compared at:

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Grinnell College has the most expensive tuition & fees of $68,196 and Palmer College of Chiropractic has the lowest tuition & fees of $11,760 among Iowa Private Colleges.

The average itemized college cost for Iowa Private Colleges is as follows:

  • The tuition & fees is - for in-state and - for out-of-state students.
  • The tuition per credit hour is $1,162.
  • The cost for books & supplies is $1,190.
  • The living cost is $11,065 (on-campus) and $10,710 (off-campus).

Tuition, fees, and Living Costs Comparison for Iowa Private Colleges

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2025 Tuition Comparison Between Iowa Private Colleges
School NameTuition & FeesCost Per Credit HourBooks & SuppliesLiving Costs
On CampusOff Campus
 Allen CollegeWaterloo, IA$24,787 $707 - - -
Briar Cliff UniversitySioux City, IA$35,642 $1,186 $2,182 $11,518 $12,648
Buena Vista UniversityStorm Lake, IA$41,798 $1,406 $2,089 $11,330 $15,133
Central CollegePella, IA$20,988 $875 $1,335 $12,060 $12,060
Clarke UniversityDubuque, IA$40,910 $885 $1,514 $11,734 $11,734
Coe CollegeCedar Rapids, IA$54,666 $6,790 $1,000 $11,790 $11,790
Cornell CollegeMount Vernon, IA$52,660 $1,624 $1,320 $11,850 $11,850
Divine Word CollegeEpworth, IA$15,600 $365 $300 $4,400 $4,400
Dordt UniversitySioux Center, IA$37,050 $1,520 $1,080 $11,770 $12,360
Drake UniversityDes Moines, IA$51,960 $1,400 $510 $12,452 $10,701
Emmaus Bible CollegeDubuque, IA$20,800 $867 $600 $9,600 $5,400
Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological SeminaryAnkeny, IA$20,270 $715 $1,240 $8,380 $12,160
Graceland University-LamoniLamoni, IA$19,848 $528 $700 $11,000 $11,000
Grand View UniversityDes Moines, IA$34,762 $670 $1,296 $13,912 $13,822
Grinnell CollegeGrinnell, IA$68,196 $2,111 $800 $16,842 -
Loras CollegeDubuque, IA$39,824 $850 $600 $11,000 $11,000
Luther CollegeDecorah, IA$52,120 $1,598 $1,040 $11,530 $11,530
Maharishi International UniversityFairfield, IA$16,530 $600 $1,000 $7,400 $8,000
Mercy College of Health SciencesDes Moines, IA$17,664 $736 $2,328 - $10,000
Morningside UniversitySioux City, IA$39,519 $504 $1,200 $11,650 $13,510
Mount Mercy UniversityCedar Rapids, IA$40,878 $1,206 $1,200 $11,600 $10,000
Northwestern CollegeOrange City, IA$36,710 $1,120 $1,150 $10,900 $10,900
Orion Technical CollegeDavenport, IA$15,600 - - - $10,956
Palmer College of ChiropracticDavenport, IA$11,760 $260 - - -
Saint Ambrose UniversityDavenport, IA$36,658 $1,112 $1,320 $13,378 $9,782
Simpson CollegeIndianola, IA$47,656 $465 $1,168 $10,500 $9,548
St Luke's CollegeSioux City, IA$23,335 $555 $1,253 - $8,235
University of DubuqueDubuque, IA$42,095 $1,205 - $12,150 $13,365
Upper Iowa UniversityFayette, IA$19,475 $505 $1,025 $10,121 $10,121
Waldorf UniversityForest City, IA$25,978 $342 $1,286 $9,920 $9,548
Wartburg CollegeWaverly, IA$26,250 $2,900 $1,234 $11,750 $11,312
William Penn UniversityOskaloosa, IA$29,750 $420 $1,560 $8,222 $7,724
Average$33,179$1,162$1,190$11,065$10,710
*The tuition data is updated with the academic year 2024-2025 data from IPEDS.
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