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Overview |
Drake | Lawrence | ||
| Location | Des Moines, IA | Appleton, WI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,504 | 1,410 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #135 | #187 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | drake.edu | lawrence.edu | ||
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Costs |
Drake | Lawrence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,466 | $55,149 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,466 | $55,149 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,858 | $11,838 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,886 | $27,393 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,783 | $40,431 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Drake | Lawrence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,741 | 3,489 | ||
| Admitted | 4,964 | 2,199 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.1% | 63% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.52 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1390 | 1200/1430 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Drake | Lawrence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Drake | Lawrence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,500 | $45,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 76% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,350 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $282 |
Diversity |
Drake | Lawrence | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 26% | 1% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Drake | Lawrence | ||
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| % In-State | 41% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 65% | ||
Campus |
Drake | Lawrence | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Drake University is larger than than Lawrence based on total student enrollment (4,504 students vs. 1,410 students)
Drake vs. Lawrence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Drake or Lawrence?
- Lawrence University is 11.5% more expensive to attend than Drake for in-state tuition ($55,149.00 vs. $49,466.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.5% higher at Lawrence than Drake University ($55,149.00 vs. $49,466.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Lawrence University than Drake ($27,393 vs. $30,886)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Lawrence University are 0.2% lower than costs at Drake University ($11,838 vs. $11,858)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Drake University as Lawrence University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Lawrence University students is 27.2% larger than aid received Drake University ($40,431 vs. $31,783)
Drake vs. Lawrence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Drake or Lawrence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Lawrence or Drake .
- Accepted freshman Drake students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Lawrence (3.52)
- Drake has a higher acceptance rate (64.1%) than Lawrence (63%)
Drake vs. Lawrence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Drake or Lawrence? 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 Lawrence and Drake.
- The graduation rate at Lawrence is higher than Drake University (77% vs. 75%)
- Graduates from Drake University earn on average $22,900 more per year than Lawrence graduates after ten years. ($68,500 vs. $45,600)
- Drake University students graduate with a $1,350 lower median federal student loan debt than Lawrence graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,350)
- Drake graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than Lawrence graduates. ($268 vs. $282)
- More Drake graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Lawrence students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 76%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/