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Overview |
Drake | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
| Location | Des Moines, IA | Columbia, MO | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,504 | 31,013 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #135 | #274 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | drake.edu | missouri.edu | ||
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Costs |
Drake | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,466 | $13,008 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,466 | $33,216 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,858 | $13,550 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,886 | $20,006 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,783 | $11,734 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 84% |
Admission |
Drake | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,741 | 21,669 | ||
| Admitted | 4,964 | 16,690 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.1% | 77% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 30.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.61 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 23/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1390 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
Drake | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Drake | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 69% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,500 | $54,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $21,883 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $226 |
Diversity |
Drake | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 26% | 15% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Drake | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
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| % In-State | 41% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Drake | University of Missouri-Columbia | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Missouri Columbia is larger than than Drake based on total student enrollment (31,013 students vs. 4,504 students)
Drake vs. University of Missouri-Columbia Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Drake or University of Missouri-Columbia?
- Drake University is 280.3% more expensive to attend than University of Missouri-Columbia for in-state tuition ($49,466.00 vs. $13,008.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.9% higher at Drake than University of Missouri Columbia ($49,466.00 vs. $33,216.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Missouri Columbia than Drake ($20,006 vs. $30,886)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Drake University are 14.3% lower than costs at University of Missouri Columbia ($11,858 vs. $13,550)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Drake University than University of Missouri Columbia (100% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Drake University students is 170.9% larger than aid received University of Missouri Columbia ($31,783 vs. $11,734)
Drake vs. University of Missouri-Columbia Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Drake or University of Missouri-Columbia? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Missouri-Columbia or Drake .
- The average SAT score at Drake University (1224) is 21 points higher than at University of Missouri-Columbia (1203)
- Incoming Drake students have at the same average ACT score (27) as students at University of Missouri-Columbia (27)
- Accepted freshman Drake students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at University of Missouri-Columbia (3.61)
- University of Missouri-Columbia has a higher acceptance rate (77%) than Drake (64.1%)
Drake vs. University of Missouri-Columbia Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Drake or University of Missouri-Columbia? 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 University of Missouri-Columbia and Drake.
- The graduation rate at Drake is higher than University of Missouri Columbia (75% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from Drake University earn on average $14,300 more per year than University of Missouri-Columbia graduates after ten years. ($68,500 vs. $54,200)
- University of Missouri Columbia students graduate with a $4,117 lower median federal student loan debt than Drake graduates. ($21,883 vs. $26,000)
- University of Missouri-Columbia graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Drake graduates. ($226 vs. $268)
- More Drake graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Missouri-Columbia students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/