Iowa Private Colleges #proof

• 94% of Iowa private college students get financial aid. (For those students who also qualify for federal, state and local grants, the total grant aid (which does not have to be paid back) at Iowa private, non-profit colleges can reach an average of $20,779 per students per year).
• Private = 2x as likely to earn your degree in 4 years 

1. 78% of students who graduated in 4 years from a private college
2. 40% Students who graduated in 4 years from a public university or college

• Fast degree = Money saved

1. $80,640 - 4 years from a private college
2. $102,680 - 5 years from a public university or college
3. $158,780 - 6 years from a public university or college 

• Low income is not a barrier to a private education. Who receives Pell grants?

1. 33% of all students at Iowa private, non-profit colleges
2. 18% at Iowa public universities 

• Better class size = You know your professor = You get more out of your education. (Average student-to-faculty ratio of 12- to-1 at Iowa private, non-profit colleges and universities). 
• That's the #proof! Get more #proof by stepping on campus! 

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(Information taken from #proof: Your evidence-based college guide)