by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual’s Best for the Money Rankings compare the quality of a Northwest Iowa Community College degree with its cost to decide whether the school is asking a fair price. Here is how Northwest Iowa Community College measures up.
Northwest Iowa Community College is ranked #893 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of A+ (top 5% for value). Within Iowa, it ranks #13 of 48 for value.
Below is the detailed Northwest Iowa Community College value breakdown: state and national value rankings, the real cost of a degree, and how the price stacks up against the aid most students receive.
Northwest Iowa Community College is ranked #15 out of #51 in Iowa for quality and #13 out of #48 for Iowa value.
Do you qualify for in-state tuition? Check the Northwest Iowa Community College financial aid page to be sure.
Northwest Iowa Community College is ranked #893 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
Compared to its peers, Northwest Iowa Community College is underpriced for the quality of education it provides, earning it a great value recognition.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at Northwest Iowa Community College costs about $16,392. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $65,569 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $19,776 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $14,800 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $16,392 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $65,569 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
There are many ways to lower the cost of a college education. Consider in-state tuition, transfer credits, or finishing your degree faster. Learn more about Northwest Iowa Community College net price and the factors that affect it.
The price you actually pay depends on your circumstances — most students do not pay the full sticker price.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a Northwest Iowa Community College degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $79,104 | — | — |
| All Students | $65,569 | #893 | A+ |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $59,200 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $79,104 | — | — |
| All Students | $65,569 | #13 | A |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $59,200 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at Northwest Iowa Community College shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $9,399 |
| $30K–$48K | $8,168 |
| $48K–$75K | $11,764 |
| $75K–$110K | $14,932 |
| Over $110K | $15,114 |
About 68% of Northwest Iowa Community College undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $5,335 per year. Get more details on the Northwest Iowa Community College financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual determines value by weighing a school’s average total cost against its educational quality, then comparing it to other schools in the same quality tier. See the Northwest Iowa Community College net price page for the cost detail.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.