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Iowa Michigan State Purdue Nebraska UIC Minnesota UNI Illinois ASU IU UT Dallas NDSU| Iowa State University | Drury University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
ISU | Drury University | ||
| Location | Ames, IA | Springfield, MO | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 29,969 | 1,595 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #352 | #504 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iastate.edu | drury.edu | ||
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Costs |
ISU | Drury University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,678 | $32,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,162 | $32,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,358 | $10,232 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,310 | $20,996 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,043 | $24,535 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 80% | 100% |
Admission |
ISU | Drury University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,919 | 2,382 | ||
| Admitted | 19,776 | 1,511 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 90.2% | 63.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29% | 26.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1090/1350 | 1150/1360 | ||
| 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 | Aug 30, 2025 |
Academics |
ISU | Drury University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ISU | Drury University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,700 | $35,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 74% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,868 | $24,141 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $246 | $249 |
Diversity |
ISU | Drury University | ||
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| % Men | 55% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 45% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
ISU | Drury University | ||
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| % In-State | 52% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 45% | 24% | ||
Campus |
ISU | Drury University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Iowa State University is larger than than Drury University based on total student enrollment (29,969 students vs. 1,595 students)
ISU vs. Drury University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ISU or Drury University?
- Drury University is 274.5% more expensive to attend than ISU for in-state tuition ($32,500.00 vs. $8,678.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.2% higher at Drury University than Iowa State University ($32,500.00 vs. $25,162.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Iowa State University than Drury University ($15,310 vs. $20,996)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Iowa State University are 9.3% lower than costs at Drury University ($9,358 vs. $10,232)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Drury University than Iowa State University (100% vs. 80%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Drury University students is 122.2% larger than aid received Iowa State University ($24,535 vs. $11,043)
ISU vs. Drury University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ISU or Drury University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Drury University or ISU .
- The average SAT score at Drury University (1185) is 43 points higher than at ISU (1142)
- Incoming Drury University students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at ISU (25)
- Accepted freshman Drury University students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at ISU (3.7)
- ISU has a higher acceptance rate (90.2%) than Drury University (63.4%)
ISU vs. Drury University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ISU or Drury University? 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 Drury University and ISU.
- The graduation rate at ISU is higher than Drury University (68% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Iowa State University earn on average $18,300 more per year than Drury University graduates after ten years. ($53,700 vs. $35,400)
- Iowa State University students graduate with a $273 lower median federal student loan debt than Drury University graduates. ($23,868 vs. $24,141)
- ISU graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Drury University graduates. ($246 vs. $249)
- More ISU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Drury University students, three years after graduation. (74% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/