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Overview |
Drake | University of Portland | ||
| Location | Des Moines, IA | Portland, OR | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,504 | 3,457 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #135 | #140 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | drake.edu | up.edu | ||
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Costs |
Drake | University of Portland | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,466 | $54,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,466 | $54,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,858 | $16,600 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,886 | $34,951 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,783 | $34,476 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Drake | University of Portland | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,741 | 9,041 | ||
| Admitted | 4,964 | 8,624 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.1% | 95.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 8.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1390 | 1190/1356 | ||
| 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 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Drake | University of Portland | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Drake | University of Portland | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,500 | $59,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 85% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $24,313 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $251 |
Diversity |
Drake | University of Portland | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 26% | 6% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 61% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 8% | ||
| % International | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Drake | University of Portland | ||
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| % In-State | 41% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 64% | ||
Campus |
Drake | University of Portland | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Drake University is larger than than University of Portland based on total student enrollment (4,504 students vs. 3,457 students)
Drake vs. University of Portland Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Drake or University of Portland?
- University of Portland is 10% more expensive to attend than Drake for in-state tuition ($54,400.00 vs. $49,466.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10% higher at University of Portland than Drake University ($54,400.00 vs. $49,466.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Drake University than University of Portland ($30,886 vs. $34,951)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Drake University are 40% lower than costs at University of Portland ($11,858 vs. $16,600)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Drake University as University of Portland (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Portland students is 8.5% larger than aid received Drake University ($34,476 vs. $31,783)
Drake vs. University of Portland Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Drake or University of Portland? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Portland or Drake .
- The average SAT score at Drake University (1224) is 29 points higher than at University of Portland (1195)
- Accepted freshman Drake students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at University of Portland (3.66)
- University of Portland has a higher acceptance rate (95.4%) than Drake (64.1%)
Drake vs. University of Portland Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Drake or University of Portland? 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 Portland and Drake.
- The graduation rate at University of Portland is higher than Drake University (76% vs. 75%)
- Graduates from Drake University earn on average $9,500 more per year than University of Portland graduates after ten years. ($68,500 vs. $59,000)
- University of Portland students graduate with a $1,687 lower median federal student loan debt than Drake graduates. ($24,313 vs. $26,000)
- University of Portland graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than Drake graduates. ($251 vs. $268)
- More University of Portland graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Drake students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 84%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/