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Overview |
DePaul | Drake | ||
| Location | Chicago, IL | Des Moines, IA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 20,917 | 4,685 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #251 | #149 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | depaul.edu | drake.edu | ||
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Costs |
DePaul | Drake | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,189 | $47,564 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,189 | $47,564 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,068 | $11,570 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,151 | $30,333 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,004 | $31,274 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
DePaul | Drake | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 31,785 | 8,621 | ||
| Admitted | 22,302 | 5,796 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 70.2% | 67.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.3% | 12.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.8 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1070/1300 | 1110/1340 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
DePaul | Drake | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DePaul | Drake | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,900 | $68,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 62% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,332 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $241 | $268 |
Diversity |
DePaul | Drake | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
DePaul | Drake | ||
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| % In-State | 63% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 36% | 63% | ||
Campus |
DePaul | Drake | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- DePaul University is larger than than Drake based on total student enrollment (20,917 students vs. 4,685 students)
DePaul vs. Drake Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DePaul or Drake?
- Drake University is 12.7% more expensive to attend than DePaul for in-state tuition ($47,564.00 vs. $42,189.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.7% higher at Drake than DePaul University ($47,564.00 vs. $42,189.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Drake University than DePaul ($30,333 vs. $32,151)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Drake University are 38.9% lower than costs at DePaul University ($11,570 vs. $16,068)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Drake University than DePaul University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Drake University students is 20.3% larger than aid received DePaul University ($31,274 vs. $26,004)
DePaul vs. Drake Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, DePaul or Drake? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Drake or DePaul .
- Accepted freshman DePaul students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Drake (3.7)
- DePaul has a higher acceptance rate (70.2%) than Drake (67.2%)
DePaul vs. Drake Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DePaul or Drake? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Drake and DePaul.
- The graduation rate at Drake is higher than DePaul University (75% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Drake University earn on average $11,600 more per year than DePaul graduates after ten years. ($68,500 vs. $56,900)
- DePaul University students graduate with a $2,668 lower median federal student loan debt than Drake graduates. ($23,332 vs. $26,000)
- DePaul graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than Drake graduates. ($241 vs. $268)
- More Drake graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former DePaul students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 62%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/