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Overview |
Drake | University of St Thomas | ||
| Location | Des Moines, IA | Saint Paul, MN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,504 | 9,121 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #135 | #196 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | drake.edu | stthomas.edu | ||
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Costs |
Drake | University of St Thomas | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,466 | $50,788 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,466 | $50,788 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,858 | $12,932 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,886 | $32,637 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,783 | $32,783 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Drake | University of St Thomas | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,741 | 8,813 | ||
| Admitted | 4,964 | 7,486 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.1% | 84.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 22.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1390 | 1223/1416 | ||
| 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 St Thomas | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Drake | University of St Thomas | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,500 | $62,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $268 |
Diversity |
Drake | University of St Thomas | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 15% | ||
| % Women | 26% | 19% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Drake | University of St Thomas | ||
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| % In-State | 41% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 16% | ||
Campus |
Drake | University of St Thomas | ||
| 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 St Thomas is larger than than Drake based on total student enrollment (9,121 students vs. 4,504 students)
Drake vs. University of St Thomas Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Drake or University of St Thomas?
- University of St Thomas is 2.7% more expensive to attend than Drake for in-state tuition ($50,788.00 vs. $49,466.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.7% higher at University of St Thomas than Drake University ($50,788.00 vs. $49,466.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Drake University than University of St Thomas ($30,886 vs. $32,637)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Drake University are 9.1% lower than costs at University of St Thomas ($11,858 vs. $12,932)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Drake University than University of St Thomas (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of St Thomas students is 3.1% larger than aid received Drake University ($32,783 vs. $31,783)
Drake vs. University of St Thomas Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Drake or University of St Thomas? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of St Thomas or Drake .
- The average SAT score at Drake University (1224) is 22 points higher than at University of St Thomas (1202)
- Incoming Drake students have at the same average ACT score (27) as students at University of St Thomas (27)
- Accepted freshman Drake students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at University of St Thomas (3.63)
- University of St Thomas has a higher acceptance rate (84.9%) than Drake (64.1%)
Drake vs. University of St Thomas Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Drake or University of St Thomas? 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 St Thomas and Drake.
- The graduation rate at Drake is higher than University of St Thomas (75% vs. 74%)
- Graduates from Drake University earn on average $6,500 more per year than University of St Thomas graduates after ten years. ($68,500 vs. $62,000)
- University of St Thomas and Drake graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($26,000 vs. $26,000)
- University of St Thomas and Drake graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($268 vs. $268)
- More Drake graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of St Thomas students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/