Best colleges in Iowa

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- Location: Davenport, IA
- Acceptance rate: 72%
- Net price: $24,844
- SAT range: 1030-1190
- Niche grade:  B
#10. St. Ambrose University
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- Location: Orange City, IA
- Acceptance rate: 83%
- Net price: $24,848
- SAT range: 940-1240
- Niche grade:  B+
#9. Northwestern College - Iowa
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- Location: Decorah, IA
- Acceptance rate: 76%
- Net price: $25,929
- SAT range: 1070-1270
- Niche grade:  B+
#8. Luther College
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- Location: Dubuque, IA
- Acceptance rate: 72%
- Net price: $20,068
- SAT range: 960-1140
- Niche grade:  B+
#7. Loras College
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- Location: Des Moines, IA
- Acceptance rate: 69%
- Net price: $29,507
- SAT range: 1190-1410
- Niche grade:  B+

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#6. Drake University
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- Location: Cedar Falls, IA
- Acceptance rate: 86%
- Net price: $15,231
- SAT range: 980-1190
- Niche grade:  B+
#5. University of Northern Iowa
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- Location: Sioux Center, IA
- Acceptance rate: 73%
- Net price: $26,662
- SAT range: 1050-1290
- Niche grade:  A-
#4. Dordt University
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- Location: Ames, IA
- Acceptance rate: 91%
- Net price: $15,422
- SAT range: 1070-1330
- Niche grade:  A
#3. Iowa State University
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- Location: Iowa City, IA
- Acceptance rate: 86%
- Net price: $17,599
- SAT range: 1130-1350
- Niche grade:  A
#2. University of Iowa
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- Location: Grinnell, IA
- Acceptance rate: 11%
- Net price: $37,423
- SAT range: 1370-1530
- Niche grade:  A

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This story features data reporting and writing by Emma Rubin and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 50 states.

#1. Grinnell College
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