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Overview |
Drake | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Location | Des Moines, IA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,685 | 7,861 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #149 | #141 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | drake.edu | sju.edu | ||
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Costs |
Drake | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,564 | $49,410 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,564 | $49,410 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,570 | $15,285 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,333 | $33,777 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,274 | $29,822 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Drake | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,621 | 9,708 | ||
| Admitted | 5,796 | 8,609 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.2% | 88.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.6% | 12.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1340 | 1150/1330 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Drake | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Drake | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,500 | $64,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $23,008 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $237 |
Diversity |
Drake | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Drake | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Drake | Saint Joseph's 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
- Saint Joseph's University is larger than than Drake based on total student enrollment (7,861 students vs. 4,685 students)
Drake vs. Saint Joseph's University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Drake or Saint Joseph's University?
- Saint Joseph's University is 3.9% more expensive to attend than Drake for in-state tuition ($49,410.00 vs. $47,564.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.9% higher at Saint Joseph's University than Drake University ($49,410.00 vs. $47,564.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Drake University than Saint Joseph's University ($30,333 vs. $33,777)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Drake University are 32.1% lower than costs at Saint Joseph's University ($11,570 vs. $15,285)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Drake University as Saint Joseph's University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Drake University students is 4.9% larger than aid received Saint Joseph's University ($31,274 vs. $29,822)
Drake vs. Saint Joseph's University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Drake or Saint Joseph's University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Joseph's University or Drake .
- Accepted freshman Drake students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Saint Joseph's University (3.65)
- Saint Joseph's University has a higher acceptance rate (88.7%) than Drake (67.2%)
Drake vs. Saint Joseph's University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Drake or Saint Joseph's 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 Saint Joseph's University and Drake.
- The graduation rate at Saint Joseph's University is higher than Drake University (76% vs. 75%)
- Graduates from Drake University earn on average $4,500 more per year than Saint Joseph's University graduates after ten years. ($68,500 vs. $64,000)
- Saint Joseph's University students graduate with a $2,992 lower median federal student loan debt than Drake graduates. ($23,008 vs. $26,000)
- Saint Joseph's University graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Drake graduates. ($237 vs. $268)
- More Drake graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Saint Joseph's University students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/