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Overview |
Drake | WUSTL | ||
| Location | Des Moines, IA | Saint Louis, MO | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,504 | 16,500 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #135 | #21 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | drake.edu | wustl.edu | ||
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Costs |
Drake | WUSTL | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $49,466 | $61,750 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,466 | $61,750 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,858 | $20,778 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,886 | $22,440 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,783 | $61,036 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 48% |
Admission |
Drake | WUSTL | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 7,741 | 32,240 | ||
| Admitted | 4,964 | 3,855 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 64.1% | 12% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 47.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.92 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 33/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1190/1390 | 1500/1570 | ||
| 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 4, 2026 |
Academics |
Drake | WUSTL | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Drake | WUSTL | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 93% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,500 | $82,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $19,900 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $205 |
Diversity |
Drake | WUSTL | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 25% | ||
| % Women | 26% | 25% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Drake | WUSTL | ||
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| % In-State | 41% | 12% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 56% | 76% | ||
Campus |
Drake | WUSTL | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Washington University in St Louis is larger than than Drake based on total student enrollment (16,500 students vs. 4,504 students)
Drake vs. WUSTL Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Drake or WUSTL ?
- Washington University in St Louis is 24.8% more expensive to attend than Drake for in-state tuition ($61,750.00 vs. $49,466.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.8% higher at WUSTL than Drake University ($61,750.00 vs. $49,466.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Washington University in St Louis than Drake ($22,440 vs. $30,886)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Drake University are 75.2% lower than costs at Washington University in St Louis ($11,858 vs. $20,778)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Drake University than Washington University in St Louis (100% vs. 48%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington University in St Louis students is 92% larger than aid received Drake University ($61,036 vs. $31,783)
Drake vs. WUSTL Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Drake or WUSTL ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WUSTL or Drake .
- The average SAT score at Washington University in St Louis (1469) is 245 points higher than at Drake (1224)
- Incoming WUSTL students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at Drake (27)
- Accepted freshman WUSTL students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.92) than students at Drake (3.7)
- Drake has a higher acceptance rate (64.1%) than WUSTL (12%)
Drake vs. WUSTL Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Drake or WUSTL ? 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 WUSTL and Drake.
- The graduation rate at WUSTL is higher than Drake University (93% vs. 75%)
- Graduates from Washington University in St Louis earn on average $14,300 more per year than Drake graduates after ten years. ($82,800 vs. $68,500)
- Washington University in St Louis students graduate with a $6,100 lower median federal student loan debt than Drake graduates. ($19,900 vs. $26,000)
- WUSTL graduates are paying $63 less per month on federal student loans than Drake graduates. ($205 vs. $268)
- More WUSTL graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Drake students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 84%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/