Best private colleges in Iowa

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- Location: Fayette, IA
- Acceptance rate: 65%
- Net price: $22,888
- SAT range: 870-1090
- Niche grade:  B-
#10. Upper Iowa University
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- Location: Pella, IA
- Acceptance rate: 75%
- Net price: $22,966
- SAT range: 1000-1260
- Niche grade:  B-
#9. Central College
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- Location: Cedar Rapids, IA
- Acceptance rate: 73%
- Net price: $19,141
- SAT range: 1080-1300
- Niche grade:  B
#8. Coe College
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- Location: Davenport, IA
- Acceptance rate: 72%
- Net price: $24,844
- SAT range: 1030-1190
- Niche grade:  B
#7. 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+
#6. Northwestern College - Iowa
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- Location: Decorah, IA
- Acceptance rate: 76%
- Net price: $25,929
- SAT range: 1070-1270
- Niche grade:  B+
#5. Luther College
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- Location: Dubuque, IA
- Acceptance rate: 72%
- Net price: $20,068
- SAT range: 960-1140
- Niche grade:  B+
#4. Loras College
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- Location: Des Moines, IA
- Acceptance rate: 69%
- Net price: $29,507
- SAT range: 1190-1410
- Niche grade:  B+
#3. Drake University
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- Location: Sioux Center, IA
- Acceptance rate: 73%
- Net price: $26,662
- SAT range: 1050-1290
- Niche grade:  A-
#2. Dordt University
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- Location: Grinnell, IA
- Acceptance rate: 11%
- Net price: $37,423
- SAT range: 1370-1530
- Niche grade:  A

This story features data reporting and writing by Emma Rubin, additional writing by Lauren Liebhaber, and is part of a series utilizing data automation across 46 states.

#1. Grinnell College
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