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Overview |
Drake | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
| Location | Des Moines, IA | Mitchell, SD | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,685 | 887 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #149 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | drake.edu | dwu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Drake | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,564 | $30,700 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,564 | $30,700 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,570 | $7,450 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,333 | $19,825 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,274 | $21,097 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Drake | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,621 | 1,209 | ||
| Admitted | 5,796 | 904 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.2% | 74.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.6% | 18.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.36 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 18/24 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1340 | 950/1420 | ||
| 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 | Aug 27, 2025 |
Academics |
Drake | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Drake | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 43% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,500 | $38,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,533 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $274 |
Diversity |
Drake | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Drake | Dakota Wesleyan University | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 61% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Drake | Dakota Wesleyan 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 Dakota Wesleyan University based on total student enrollment (4,685 students vs. 887 students)
Drake vs. Dakota Wesleyan University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Drake or Dakota Wesleyan University?
- Drake University is 54.9% more expensive to attend than Dakota Wesleyan University for in-state tuition ($47,564.00 vs. $30,700.00)
- Out of state tuition is 54.9% higher at Drake than Dakota Wesleyan University ($47,564.00 vs. $30,700.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Dakota Wesleyan University than Drake ($19,825 vs. $30,333)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dakota Wesleyan University are 55.3% lower than costs at Drake University ($7,450 vs. $11,570)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Drake University as Dakota Wesleyan University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Drake University students is 48.2% larger than aid received Dakota Wesleyan University ($31,274 vs. $21,097)
Drake vs. Dakota Wesleyan University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Drake or Dakota Wesleyan University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Dakota Wesleyan University or Drake .
- The average SAT score at Drake University (1224) is 242 points higher than at Dakota Wesleyan University (982)
- Incoming Drake students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Dakota Wesleyan University (21)
- Accepted freshman Drake students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Dakota Wesleyan University (3.36)
- Dakota Wesleyan University has a higher acceptance rate (74.8%) than Drake (67.2%)
Drake vs. Dakota Wesleyan University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Drake or Dakota Wesleyan 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 Dakota Wesleyan University and Drake.
- The graduation rate at Drake is higher than Dakota Wesleyan University (75% vs. 43%)
- Graduates from Drake University earn on average $30,300 more per year than Dakota Wesleyan University graduates after ten years. ($68,500 vs. $38,200)
- Drake University students graduate with a $533 lower median federal student loan debt than Dakota Wesleyan University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,533)
- Drake graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Dakota Wesleyan University graduates. ($268 vs. $274)
- More Drake graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Dakota Wesleyan University students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/