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Baylor SMU Texas A&M Butler UT Austin Creighton University ISU Trinity UT Arlington USD Rice UNT| Drake University | Texas Christian University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Drake | TCU | ||
| Location | Des Moines, IA | Fort Worth, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,685 | 12,273 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #149 | #107 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | drake.edu | tcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Drake | TCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,564 | $53,890 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,564 | $53,890 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,570 | $14,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,333 | $44,190 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,274 | $28,048 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 89% |
Admission |
Drake | TCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,621 | 16,197 | ||
| Admitted | 5,796 | 9,087 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.2% | 56.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.6% | 27.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1340 | 1140/1360 | ||
| 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 | TCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Drake | TCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,500 | $57,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $222 |
Diversity |
Drake | TCU | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Drake | TCU | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 52% | ||
Campus |
Drake | TCU | ||
| 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
- Texas Christian University is larger than than Drake based on total student enrollment (12,273 students vs. 4,685 students)
Drake vs. TCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Drake or TCU?
- Texas Christian University is 13.3% more expensive to attend than Drake for in-state tuition ($53,890.00 vs. $47,564.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.3% higher at TCU than Drake University ($53,890.00 vs. $47,564.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Drake University than TCU ($30,333 vs. $44,190)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Drake University are 23.2% lower than costs at Texas Christian University ($11,570 vs. $14,250)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Drake University than Texas Christian University (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Drake University students is 11.5% larger than aid received Texas Christian University ($31,274 vs. $28,048)
Drake vs. TCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Drake or TCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TCU or Drake .
- The average SAT score at Drake University (1224) is 4 points higher than at TCU (1220)
- Incoming TCU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Drake (27)
- Accepted freshman Drake students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at TCU (3.68)
- Drake has a higher acceptance rate (67.2%) than TCU (56.1%)
Drake vs. TCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Drake or TCU? 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 TCU and Drake.
- The graduation rate at Drake is higher than Texas Christian University (75% vs. 74%)
- Graduates from Drake University earn on average $10,900 more per year than TCU graduates after ten years. ($68,500 vs. $57,600)
- Texas Christian University students graduate with a $4,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Drake graduates. ($21,500 vs. $26,000)
- TCU graduates are paying $46 less per month on federal student loans than Drake graduates. ($222 vs. $268)
- More Drake graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TCU students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/