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Overview |
Drake | Bethel University | ||
| Location | Des Moines, IA | Saint Paul, MN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,685 | 3,546 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #149 | #238 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | drake.edu | bethel.edu | ||
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Costs |
Drake | Bethel University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,564 | $41,110 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,564 | $41,110 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,570 | $11,490 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,333 | $29,915 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,274 | $24,586 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Drake | Bethel University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,621 | 2,199 | ||
| Admitted | 5,796 | 1,594 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.2% | 72.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.6% | 27.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 20/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1340 | 1123/1343 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Drake | Bethel University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Drake | Bethel University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,500 | $50,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $24,400 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $252 |
Diversity |
Drake | Bethel University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 38% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 62% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 7% |
Students |
Drake | Bethel University | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 21% | ||
Campus |
Drake | Bethel University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Drake University is larger than than Bethel University based on total student enrollment (4,685 students vs. 3,546 students)
Drake vs. Bethel University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Drake or Bethel University?
- Drake University is 15.7% more expensive to attend than Bethel University for in-state tuition ($47,564.00 vs. $41,110.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.7% higher at Drake than Bethel University ($47,564.00 vs. $41,110.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bethel University than Drake ($29,915 vs. $30,333)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bethel University are 0.7% lower than costs at Drake University ($11,490 vs. $11,570)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Drake University than Bethel University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Drake University students is 27.2% larger than aid received Bethel University ($31,274 vs. $24,586)
Drake vs. Bethel University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Drake or Bethel University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bethel University or Drake .
- The average SAT score at Drake University (1224) is 97 points higher than at Bethel University (1127)
- Incoming Drake students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Bethel University (25)
- Accepted freshman Drake students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Bethel University (3.6)
- Bethel University has a higher acceptance rate (72.5%) than Drake (67.2%)
Drake vs. Bethel University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Drake or Bethel 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 Bethel University and Drake.
- The graduation rate at Drake is higher than Bethel University (75% vs. 73%)
- Graduates from Drake University earn on average $18,400 more per year than Bethel University graduates after ten years. ($68,500 vs. $50,100)
- Bethel University students graduate with a $1,600 lower median federal student loan debt than Drake graduates. ($24,400 vs. $26,000)
- Bethel University graduates are paying $16 less per month on federal student loans than Drake graduates. ($252 vs. $268)
- More Drake graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bethel University students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/