Christian colleges that spend the most on teaching in Iowa
Christian colleges ranked by instructional spending for each full-time-equivalent student.
Christian colleges that spend the most on teaching in Iowa3 schools
3 schools qualify, ranked by teaching spending per student.
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). Cost and outcomes never change a grade.
- Has instructional spending per full-time-equivalent student from federal data (College Scorecard).
- Each school needs a complete Compass Score, so every row shows a rating.
- Ordered by instructional spending per student, highest first.
Updated Oct. 20, 2026. Methodology. Spot an error? Send a correction.
- 1
Dordt University
Sioux Center, IA · Private nonprofit- $11,202 on teaching per student
- 14 students per faculty member
- 2
Emmaus Bible College
Dubuque, IA · Private nonprofit- $8,352 on teaching per student
- 8 students per faculty member
- 3
Northwestern College
Orange City, IA · Private nonprofit- $8,295 on teaching per student
- 15 students per faculty member
Compare cost and outcomes
| School | Net price a year | Median debt | Earnings 10 years out | Graduation rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dordt University | $25,807 | $21,500 | $52,559 | 70% |
| Emmaus Bible College | $13,186 | $15,750 | $42,631 | 83% |
| Northwestern College | $25,907 | $23,249 | $49,802 | 66% |
Net price is the average yearly cost after grants. Federal data (College Scorecard). “—” means the school reports no figure.