Most affordable Christian colleges with a strong faith grade in Iowa

The lowest net prices among Christian colleges with a Faith grade of B or better. Cost never changes a grade.

Most affordable Christian colleges with a strong faith grade in Iowa3 schools

3 schools qualify, ranked by net price.

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 net price from federal data (the average yearly cost after grants, College Scorecard).
Each school needs a complete Compass Score, so every row shows a rating.
Ordered by net price, lowest first.

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

1
Emmaus Bible College
Dubuque, IA · Private nonprofit
- Net price $13,186 a year
- 83% graduate
2
Dordt University
Sioux Center, IA · Private nonprofit
- Net price $25,807 a year
- 70% graduate
3
Northwestern College
Orange City, IA · Private nonprofit
- Net price $25,907 a year
- 66% graduate

School	Net price a year	Median debt	Earnings 10 years out	Graduation rate
Emmaus Bible College	$13,186	$15,750	$42,631	83%
Dordt University	$25,807	$21,500	$52,559	70%
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.