Be the big fish. The big cheese. The big shot. The hot potato. Whatever your personified preference is, when you go to one of Iowa’s private colleges and universities, you can finally be “it.”

So what other benefits are there to going to one of Iowa’s private universities versus a big state school? Get the facts. What is life on campus like? Take a mini tour. What do the residence halls smell like? Sign up to visit us during Iowa Private College Week. And when your parents start asking questions, there’s a section for them too. We've pulled all your FAQs so your decision on which private college fits you will be as easy as…pie!