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ISU IU Purdue University of Missouri-Columbia Nebraska UNI Wisconsin Illinois Miami Butler Minnesota Creighton University| Drake University | University of Iowa | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Drake | Iowa | ||
| Location | Des Moines, IA | Iowa City, IA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,685 | 30,015 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #149 | #224 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | drake.edu | uiowa.edu | ||
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Costs |
Drake | Iowa | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,564 | $8,711 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,564 | $30,674 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,570 | $11,476 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,333 | $19,587 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,274 | $9,959 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 82% |
Admission |
Drake | Iowa | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,621 | 25,729 | ||
| Admitted | 5,796 | 22,128 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.2% | 86% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.6% | 23.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.81 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1340 | 1130/1340 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Drake | Iowa | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Drake | Iowa | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,500 | $59,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $21,616 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $223 |
Diversity |
Drake | Iowa | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 67% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Drake | Iowa | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 45% | ||
Campus |
Drake | Iowa | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Iowa is larger than than Drake based on total student enrollment (30,015 students vs. 4,685 students)
Drake vs. Iowa Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Drake or Iowa?
- Drake University is 446% more expensive to attend than Iowa for in-state tuition ($47,564.00 vs. $8,711.00)
- Out of state tuition is 55.1% higher at Drake than University of Iowa ($47,564.00 vs. $30,674.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Iowa than Drake ($19,587 vs. $30,333)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Iowa are 0.8% lower than costs at Drake University ($11,476 vs. $11,570)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Drake University than University of Iowa (100% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Drake University students is 214% larger than aid received University of Iowa ($31,274 vs. $9,959)
Drake vs. Iowa Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Drake or Iowa? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Iowa or Drake .
- The average SAT score at Drake University (1224) is 60 points higher than at Iowa (1164)
- Incoming Drake students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Iowa (26)
- Accepted freshman Iowa students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at Drake (3.7)
- Iowa has a higher acceptance rate (86%) than Drake (67.2%)
Drake vs. Iowa Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Drake or Iowa? 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 Iowa and Drake.
- The graduation rate at Drake is higher than University of Iowa (75% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from Drake University earn on average $8,700 more per year than Iowa graduates after ten years. ($68,500 vs. $59,800)
- University of Iowa students graduate with a $4,384 lower median federal student loan debt than Drake graduates. ($21,616 vs. $26,000)
- Iowa graduates are paying $45 less per month on federal student loans than Drake graduates. ($223 vs. $268)
- More Drake graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Iowa students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/