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Overview |
Emmaus Bible College | Iowa | ||
| Location | Dubuque, IA | Iowa City, IA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 206 | 30,015 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #224 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Brethren Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | emmaus.edu | uiowa.edu | ||
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Costs |
Emmaus Bible College | Iowa | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $19,800 | $8,711 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,800 | $30,674 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,050 | $11,476 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,521 | $19,587 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,856 | $9,959 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 82% |
Admission |
Emmaus Bible College | Iowa | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 70 | 25,729 | ||
| Admitted | 70 | 22,128 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 100%Open | 86% | ||
| Enrolled % | 61.4%Open | 23.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.81 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 18/26 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1240 | 1130/1340 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Emmaus Bible College | Iowa | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Emmaus Bible College | Iowa | ||
| Graduation Rate | 50% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,700 | $59,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,509 | $21,616 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $160 | $223 |
Diversity |
Emmaus Bible College | Iowa | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 4% |
Students |
Emmaus Bible College | Iowa | ||
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| % In-State | 42% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Emmaus Bible College | Iowa | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Iowa is larger than than Emmaus Bible College based on total student enrollment (30,015 students vs. 206 students)
Emmaus Bible College vs. Iowa Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Emmaus Bible College or Iowa?
- Emmaus Bible College is 127.3% more expensive to attend than Iowa for in-state tuition ($19,800.00 vs. $8,711.00)
- Out of state tuition is 54.9% higher at Iowa than Emmaus Bible College ($30,674.00 vs. $19,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Emmaus Bible College than Iowa ($15,521 vs. $19,587)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Emmaus Bible College are 26.8% lower than costs at University of Iowa ($9,050 vs. $11,476)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Emmaus Bible College than University of Iowa (100% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Emmaus Bible College students is 49.2% larger than aid received University of Iowa ($14,856 vs. $9,959)
Emmaus Bible College vs. Iowa Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Emmaus Bible College or Iowa? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Iowa or Emmaus Bible College .
- The average SAT score at University of Iowa (1164) is 95 points higher than at Emmaus Bible College (1069)
- Incoming Iowa students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at Emmaus Bible College (23)
- Accepted freshman Iowa students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at Emmaus Bible College (3.58)
- Emmaus Bible College has a higher acceptance rate (100%) than Iowa (86%)
Emmaus Bible College vs. Iowa Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Emmaus Bible College or Iowa? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Iowa and Emmaus Bible College.
- The graduation rate at Iowa is higher than Emmaus Bible College (71% vs. 50%)
- Graduates from University of Iowa earn on average $28,100 more per year than Emmaus Bible College graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $31,700)
- Emmaus Bible College students graduate with a $6,107 lower median federal student loan debt than Iowa graduates. ($15,509 vs. $21,616)
- Emmaus Bible College graduates are paying $63 less per month on federal student loans than Iowa graduates. ($160 vs. $223)
- More Emmaus Bible College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Iowa students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/