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Overview |
Drake | Jefferson | ||
| Location | Des Moines, IA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,685 | 8,286 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #149 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | drake.edu | jefferson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Drake | Jefferson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,564 | $43,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,564 | $43,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,570 | $14,715 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,333 | $28,110 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,274 | $32,486 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Drake | Jefferson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,621 | 5,723 | ||
| Admitted | 5,796 | 5,085 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.2% | 88.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.6% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1340 | 1130/1350 | ||
| 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 | Jul 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Drake | Jefferson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Drake | Jefferson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,500 | $122,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $12,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $129 |
Diversity |
Drake | Jefferson | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 7% |
Students |
Drake | Jefferson | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Drake | Jefferson | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Thomas Jefferson University is larger than than Drake based on total student enrollment (8,286 students vs. 4,685 students)
Drake vs. Jefferson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Drake or Jefferson?
- Drake University is 10.4% more expensive to attend than Jefferson for in-state tuition ($47,564.00 vs. $43,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.4% higher at Drake than Thomas Jefferson University ($47,564.00 vs. $43,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Thomas Jefferson University than Drake ($28,110 vs. $30,333)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Drake University are 27.2% lower than costs at Thomas Jefferson University ($11,570 vs. $14,715)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Drake University as Thomas Jefferson University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Thomas Jefferson University students is 3.9% larger than aid received Drake University ($32,486 vs. $31,274)
Drake vs. Jefferson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Drake or Jefferson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Jefferson or Drake .
- Accepted freshman Jefferson students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Drake (3.7)
- Jefferson has a higher acceptance rate (88.9%) than Drake (67.2%)
Drake vs. Jefferson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Drake or Jefferson? 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 Jefferson and Drake.
- Graduates from Thomas Jefferson University earn on average $54,400 more per year than Drake graduates after ten years. ($122,900 vs. $68,500)
- Thomas Jefferson University students graduate with a $13,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Drake graduates. ($12,500 vs. $26,000)
- Jefferson graduates are paying $139 less per month on federal student loans than Drake graduates. ($129 vs. $268)
- More Jefferson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Drake students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 84%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/