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Overview |
Drake | Augustana University | ||
| Location | Des Moines, IA | Sioux Falls, SD | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,685 | 2,086 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #149 | #327 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | drake.edu | augie.edu | ||
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Costs |
Drake | Augustana University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,564 | $36,332 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,564 | $36,332 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,570 | $9,148 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,333 | $23,843 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,274 | $27,920 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Drake | Augustana University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,621 | 3,145 | ||
| Admitted | 5,796 | 2,069 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.2% | 65.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.6% | 26.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 21/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1340 | 1110/1325 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Drake | Augustana University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Drake | Augustana University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,500 | $46,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Drake | Augustana University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Drake | Augustana University | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Drake | Augustana University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Drake University is larger than than Augustana University based on total student enrollment (4,685 students vs. 2,086 students)
Drake vs. Augustana University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Drake or Augustana University?
- Drake University is 30.9% more expensive to attend than Augustana University for in-state tuition ($47,564.00 vs. $36,332.00)
- Out of state tuition is 30.9% higher at Drake than Augustana University ($47,564.00 vs. $36,332.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Augustana University than Drake ($23,843 vs. $30,333)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Augustana University are 26.5% lower than costs at Drake University ($9,148 vs. $11,570)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Drake University as Augustana University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Drake University students is 12% larger than aid received Augustana University ($31,274 vs. $27,920)
Drake vs. Augustana University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Drake or Augustana University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Augustana University or Drake .
- The average SAT score at Drake University (1224) is 60 points higher than at Augustana University (1164)
- Incoming Drake students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Augustana University (26)
- Accepted freshman Augustana University students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Drake (3.7)
- Drake has a higher acceptance rate (67.2%) than Augustana University (65.8%)
Drake vs. Augustana University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Drake or Augustana University? 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 Augustana University and Drake.
- The graduation rate at Drake is higher than Augustana University (75% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from Drake University earn on average $21,700 more per year than Augustana University graduates after ten years. ($68,500 vs. $46,800)
- Drake University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Augustana University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Drake graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Augustana University graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Drake graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Augustana University students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 83%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/