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Best value Christian colleges in Iowa

Christian colleges with a Faith grade of B or better, ranked by the value index: net price, graduation rate, earnings, and debt from federal data.

Best value Christian colleges in Iowa3 schools

3 schools qualify, ranked by value index.

How this list is made

  • Schools in Iowa.
  • Christian undergraduate colleges on the Compass. Seminaries and graduate-only schools are not counted.
  • Faith grade B or better (Faith score 70 or higher).
  • Has a value index from federal data (College Scorecard).
  • Each school needs a complete Compass Score, so every row shows a rating.
  • Ordered by value index, highest first. The index never changes a grade.

Updated Oct. 20, 2026. Methodology. Spot an error? Send a correction.

  1. 1

    Emmaus Bible College

    Dubuque, IA · Private nonprofit
    • Value index 76.9
    • Net price $13,186 a year
  2. 2

    Dordt University

    Sioux Center, IA · Private nonprofit
    • Value index 62.6
    • Net price $25,807 a year
  3. 3

    Northwestern College

    Orange City, IA · Private nonprofit
    • Value index 55.6
    • Net price $25,907 a year

Compare cost and outcomes

SchoolNet price a yearMedian debtEarnings 10 years outGraduation rate
Emmaus Bible College$13,186$15,750$42,63183%
Dordt University$25,807$21,500$52,55970%
Northwestern College$25,907$23,249$49,80266%

Net price is the average yearly cost after grants. Federal data (College Scorecard). “—” means the school reports no figure.

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