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Overview |
Drake | Hamline University | ||
| Location | Des Moines, IA | Saint Paul, MN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,685 | 2,638 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #149 | #400 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | drake.edu | hamline.edu | ||
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Costs |
Drake | Hamline University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,564 | $45,540 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,564 | $45,540 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,570 | $11,213 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,333 | $23,021 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,274 | $33,013 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Drake | Hamline University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,621 | 3,840 | ||
| Admitted | 5,796 | 3,093 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.2% | 80.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.6% | 15.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.48 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 20/26 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1340 | 1030/1258 | ||
| 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 | Hamline University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Drake | Hamline University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,500 | $55,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $24,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $250 |
Diversity |
Drake | Hamline University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 6% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Drake | Hamline University | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 22% | ||
Campus |
Drake | Hamline University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Drake University is larger than than Hamline University based on total student enrollment (4,685 students vs. 2,638 students)
Drake vs. Hamline University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Drake or Hamline University?
- Drake University is 4.4% more expensive to attend than Hamline University for in-state tuition ($47,564.00 vs. $45,540.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.4% higher at Drake than Hamline University ($47,564.00 vs. $45,540.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Hamline University than Drake ($23,021 vs. $30,333)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Hamline University are 3.2% lower than costs at Drake University ($11,213 vs. $11,570)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Drake University as Hamline University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hamline University students is 5.6% larger than aid received Drake University ($33,013 vs. $31,274)
Drake vs. Hamline University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Drake or Hamline University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hamline University or Drake .
- The average SAT score at Drake University (1224) is 97 points higher than at Hamline University (1127)
- Incoming Drake students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Hamline University (25)
- Accepted freshman Drake students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Hamline University (3.48)
- Hamline University has a higher acceptance rate (80.5%) than Drake (67.2%)
Drake vs. Hamline University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Drake or Hamline 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 Hamline University and Drake.
- The graduation rate at Drake is higher than Hamline University (75% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Drake University earn on average $13,400 more per year than Hamline University graduates after ten years. ($68,500 vs. $55,100)
- Hamline University students graduate with a $1,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Drake graduates. ($24,250 vs. $26,000)
- Hamline University graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Drake graduates. ($250 vs. $268)
- More Drake graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hamline University students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/