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Overview |
Drake | Minnesota | ||
| Location | Des Moines, IA | Minneapolis, MN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,504 | 54,890 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #135 | #150 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | drake.edu | umn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Drake | Minnesota | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,466 | $14,496 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,466 | $34,410 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,858 | $13,028 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,886 | $16,730 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,783 | $11,807 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 62% |
Admission |
Drake | Minnesota | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,741 | 39,863 | ||
| Admitted | 4,964 | 30,705 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.1% | 77% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 21.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1390 | 1310/1480 | ||
| 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 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Drake | Minnesota | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Drake | Minnesota | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,500 | $58,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 74% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $20,185 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $208 |
Diversity |
Drake | Minnesota | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 26% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Drake | Minnesota | ||
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| % In-State | 41% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Drake | Minnesota | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Minnesota Twin Cities is larger than than Drake based on total student enrollment (54,890 students vs. 4,504 students)
Drake vs. Minnesota Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Drake or Minnesota?
- Drake University is 241.2% more expensive to attend than Minnesota for in-state tuition ($49,466.00 vs. $14,496.00)
- Out of state tuition is 43.8% higher at Drake than University of Minnesota Twin Cities ($49,466.00 vs. $34,410.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Minnesota Twin Cities than Drake ($16,730 vs. $30,886)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Drake University are 9.9% lower than costs at University of Minnesota Twin Cities ($11,858 vs. $13,028)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Drake University than University of Minnesota Twin Cities (100% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Drake University students is 169.2% larger than aid received University of Minnesota Twin Cities ($31,783 vs. $11,807)
Drake vs. Minnesota Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Drake or Minnesota? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Minnesota or Drake .
- The average SAT score at University of Minnesota Twin Cities (1288) is 64 points higher than at Drake (1224)
- Incoming Minnesota students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Drake (27)
- Accepted freshman Minnesota students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Drake (3.7)
- Minnesota has a higher acceptance rate (77%) than Drake (64.1%)
Drake vs. Minnesota Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Drake or Minnesota? 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 Minnesota and Drake.
- The graduation rate at Drake is higher than University of Minnesota Twin Cities (75% vs. 70%)
- Graduates from Drake University earn on average $10,300 more per year than Minnesota graduates after ten years. ($68,500 vs. $58,200)
- University of Minnesota Twin Cities students graduate with a $5,815 lower median federal student loan debt than Drake graduates. ($20,185 vs. $26,000)
- Minnesota graduates are paying $60 less per month on federal student loans than Drake graduates. ($208 vs. $268)
- More Drake graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Minnesota students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 74%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/