The Private College Difference

Choosing the right fit in a college is a priority. All of Iowa’s private colleges offer a unique learning environment along with opportunities to grow, discover and apply knowledge to the world around you.

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Private College Facts

Students are two times more likely to graduate in four years at a private college than a public institution.
The average student-to-professor ratio at a private college is 12:1.
Students who attend Iowa’s private colleges engage in study abroad opportunities, hand-on classroom experiences, service learning, athletics, arts and music.
Iowa’s best corporations hire private college students because the concentration on the liberal arts means they embody superior problem solving skills for today’s work place.
Iowa’s private colleges offer the top major programs for jobs you want.

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