Good

Score: 67/100

Overall (traditional)

N/R

Outcome Rating

No earnings reported

Divine Word College

4-Year Private Non-Profit

📍 Epworth, Iowa 52045

🌐 www.dwci.edu/

Divine Word College — tuition $14,800

Divine Word College campus, Epworth, IA. Photo: Corey Coyle, CC BY 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons.

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Rating Context: This institution has fewer than 500 students. Smaller schools may show more rating variability due to limited data points.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (A) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 100%

Outcomes

85/100

Affordability

52/100

Resources

73/100

Experience

A+

90/100

Prestige

37/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

Total Enrollment

100%

Graduation Rate

N/A

Retention Rate

5.0:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

N/A

Acceptance Rate

N/A

Avg Net Price

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Divine Word College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

100%

Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)

9.8%

Students receiving Pell grants

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

For parents & investors

The Divine Word College Town Property Report

Avg home value near campus: $332,129
Avg rent near campus: $891/mo
Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 52002 (3.9% cap, Dubuque)

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category	In-State	Out-of-State
Tuition	$14,800	$14,800
Total Cost (On-Campus)	$22,500	$22,500

Financial Aid

N/A

Receive Any Aid

N/A

Receive Pell Grants

N/A

Take Out Loans

N/A

Avg Net Price

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Theology/Theological Studies 10 grads/yr Philosophy 6 grads/yr Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies 4 grads/yr Pre-Theology/Pre-Ministerial Studies 2 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Divine Word College's top programs commonly pursue.

Philosophy and religion teachers, postsecondary

$78k/yr 27,300 jobs

Clergy

$61k/yr 262,000 jobs

Social scientists and related workers, all other

$100k/yr 40,800 jobs

Area, ethnic, and cultural studies teachers, postsecondary

$84k/yr 14,500 jobs

Student Demographics

Total Students

54%

Women

11%

Traditional Age (18-24)

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 3%

Hispanic 2%

Asian 11%

Non-Resident 84%

🏠 Living Arrangements

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 100%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 11%

25-64 (Adult) 89%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Divine Word College?

Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.

How much does it cost to attend Divine Word College?

Tuition at Divine Word College is $14,800 for in-state students and $14,800 for out-of-state students .

What is the graduation rate at Divine Word College?

The graduation rate at Divine Word College is 100%. This is considered an excellent graduation rate, indicating strong student success and support systems.

Is Divine Word College a good school?

Divine Word College has a Repit College Score of 67/100 (Grade: B). Our rating evaluates five key factors:

Outcomes (A): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (C): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (B): Class sizes and selectivity
Experience (A+): Campus life and learning format
Prestige (D): Reputation and recognition

Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.

How many students attend Divine Word College?

Divine Word College has a total enrollment of 61 students.

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