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Overview |
Drake | Nebraska | ||
| Location | Des Moines, IA | Lincoln, NE | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,685 | 23,805 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #149 | #306 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | drake.edu | unl.edu | ||
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Costs |
Drake | Nebraska | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,564 | $7,770 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,564 | $24,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,570 | $12,430 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,333 | $16,805 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,274 | $10,941 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 91% |
Admission |
Drake | Nebraska | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,621 | 19,102 | ||
| Admitted | 5,796 | 15,022 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.2% | 78.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.6% | 30.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1340 | 1110/1340 | ||
| 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 | Nebraska | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Drake | Nebraska | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,500 | $49,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $21,700 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $224 |
Diversity |
Drake | Nebraska | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 50% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 50% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Drake | Nebraska | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Drake | Nebraska | ||
| 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 Nebraska Lincoln is larger than than Drake based on total student enrollment (23,805 students vs. 4,685 students)
Drake vs. Nebraska Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Drake or Nebraska?
- Drake University is 512.1% more expensive to attend than Nebraska for in-state tuition ($47,564.00 vs. $7,770.00)
- Out of state tuition is 91% higher at Drake than University of Nebraska Lincoln ($47,564.00 vs. $24,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Nebraska Lincoln than Drake ($16,805 vs. $30,333)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Drake University are 7.4% lower than costs at University of Nebraska Lincoln ($11,570 vs. $12,430)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Drake University than University of Nebraska Lincoln (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Drake University students is 185.8% larger than aid received University of Nebraska Lincoln ($31,274 vs. $10,941)
Drake vs. Nebraska Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Drake or Nebraska? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Nebraska or Drake .
- The average SAT score at Drake University (1224) is 79 points higher than at Nebraska (1145)
- Incoming Drake students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Nebraska (25)
- Accepted freshman Drake students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Nebraska (3.63)
- Nebraska has a higher acceptance rate (78.6%) than Drake (67.2%)
Drake vs. Nebraska Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Drake or Nebraska? 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 Nebraska and Drake.
- The graduation rate at Drake is higher than University of Nebraska Lincoln (75% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Drake University earn on average $18,900 more per year than Nebraska graduates after ten years. ($68,500 vs. $49,600)
- University of Nebraska Lincoln students graduate with a $4,300 lower median federal student loan debt than Drake graduates. ($21,700 vs. $26,000)
- Nebraska graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than Drake graduates. ($224 vs. $268)
- More Drake graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Nebraska 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/