Âé¶čAPP Scores Top 25 Status in Money Rankings
The âBest Colleges in America 2022â rankings by Money tabs Âé¶čAPP as the . Âé¶čAPP is the only private school in Iowa to earn top 25 recognition, making it the #1 private school in Iowa according to Moneyâs value-based study, released last month.
Nationally, , placing it in the top 15 percent of 671 colleges analyzed by Money. examined 24 value factors in three primary categories: quality of education, affordability and outcomes.Â
âThis prestigious ranking is gratifying validation of Âé¶čAPPâs distinctive success in providing a high-value educational experience for students from a great diversity of backgrounds and financial circumstances,â said President Marsha Kelliher. âWe are building tremendous momentum at Âé¶čAPP and people are taking notice.â
Quality of education factors supporting Âé¶čAPPâs selection included six-year graduation rates, instructor access (student-faculty ratio) and Pell Grant recipient outcomes. Affordability criteria involved considerations such as net price of a degree, estimated average student debt and ability to repay debt. Finally, outcomes looked at variables such as earnings 10 years after college entry, economic mobility and return on investment.
Kelliher says she is pleased to see Âé¶čAPP getting high marks for what truly matters today in higher education. And it heightens her confidence that the Collegeâs strategic vision for student transformation is right on target.
âOur expanding emphasis on innovative learning, individual student attention and inclusive educational access will continue to enhance our value and appeal to todayâs students and their families,â said Kelliher. âAnd as we cultivate an ever more diverse community of learners, Iâm excited to see all the different ways our students will thrive in the future as they seek to lead lives of meaning and service.â
For complete details on the rankings and methodology used, .
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Published
June 8, 2022
Author
Roger Degerman