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Overview |
Drake | Wisconsin | ||
| Location | Des Moines, IA | Madison, WI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,685 | 48,956 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #149 | #105 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | drake.edu | wisc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Drake | Wisconsin | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,564 | $9,273 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,564 | $37,904 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,570 | $12,894 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,333 | $13,376 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,274 | $11,171 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 47% |
Admission |
Drake | Wisconsin | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,621 | 60,214 | ||
| Admitted | 5,796 | 29,539 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.2% | 49.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.6% | 29.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.88 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 26/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1340 | 1340/1510 | ||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
Drake | Wisconsin | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Drake | Wisconsin | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,500 | $64,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $22,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $230 |
Diversity |
Drake | Wisconsin | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 76% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Drake | Wisconsin | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Drake | Wisconsin | ||
| 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 Wisconsin Madison is larger than than Drake based on total student enrollment (48,956 students vs. 4,685 students)
Drake vs. Wisconsin Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Drake or Wisconsin?
- Drake University is 412.9% more expensive to attend than Wisconsin for in-state tuition ($47,564.00 vs. $9,273.00)
- Out of state tuition is 25.5% higher at Drake than University of Wisconsin Madison ($47,564.00 vs. $37,904.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Wisconsin Madison than Drake ($13,376 vs. $30,333)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Drake University are 11.4% lower than costs at University of Wisconsin Madison ($11,570 vs. $12,894)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Drake University than University of Wisconsin Madison (100% vs. 47%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Drake University students is 180% larger than aid received University of Wisconsin Madison ($31,274 vs. $11,171)
Drake vs. Wisconsin Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Drake or Wisconsin? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wisconsin or Drake .
- The average SAT score at University of Wisconsin Madison (1300) is 76 points higher than at Drake (1224)
- Incoming Wisconsin students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Drake (27)
- Accepted freshman Wisconsin students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.88) than students at Drake (3.7)
- Drake has a higher acceptance rate (67.2%) than Wisconsin (49.1%)
Drake vs. Wisconsin Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Drake or Wisconsin? 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 Wisconsin and Drake.
- The graduation rate at Wisconsin is higher than Drake University (82% vs. 75%)
- Graduates from Drake University earn on average $3,700 more per year than Wisconsin graduates after ten years. ($68,500 vs. $64,800)
- University of Wisconsin Madison students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Drake graduates. ($22,250 vs. $26,000)
- Wisconsin graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than Drake graduates. ($230 vs. $268)
- More Wisconsin graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Drake students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 84%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/