Founded in 1874, The University of Iowa is well respected in the collegiate world. It is ranked No. 72 on the U.S. News & World Report list of best colleges for 2010. This campus sits on a sprawling 1,880 acres in Iowa City, Iowa. The University of Iowa offers more than 100 academic programs to its 20,574 students enrolled for the 2010-11 school year. As of 2010 tuition for Iowa residents is $7,417 and those coming from out of state pay $23,713.
Iowa State is listed as one of the best colleges in Iowa for 2010 by The Princeton Review. This college sits on 1,795 acres in Ames, Iowa providing students with ample space to free their minds and expand their education. The 17.5-to-1 student to teacher ratio is still good considering the 23,104 students currently enrolled at Iowa State. As of 2010 the cost for out-of-state tuition is $17,668.
Founded in 1876, The University of Northern Iowa is located in the city of Cedar Falls, Iowa. As of 2010 Diploma Guide ranks University of Northern Iowa No.4 on its list of colleges in Iowa. University of Northern Iowa offers a wide selection of majors, minors and special programs to its 13,000 students who are looking to receive a college education. Tuition for the 2010-11 school year is between $14,148 and $15,148 for Iowa residents. Those looking to attend University of Northern Iowa from out-of-state are looking at between $22,448 and $23,448.
In 1881 Drake University held its first class sessions with just 77 students and one building. Located in Des Moines, Iowa the capital city of Iowa, Drake is now the place of education for over 5,600 students. As of 2010 Drake offers 160 different student programs and 70 programs for students to study. The average SAT for incoming students attending Drake is 1,194 with tuition being a total of $35,090 for out-of-state students. The 14-to-1 student to teacher ratio gives students the ability to learn with hands on assistance from the Drake University staff of qualified teachers.