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Westmont College Biola University Butler Creighton University USD Pepperdine San Diego State ISU Azusa Pacific University University of St Thomas Iowa Chapman| Point Loma Nazarene University | Drake University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
PLNU | Drake | ||
| Location | San Diego, CA | Des Moines, IA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,494 | 4,504 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #252 | #135 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Church of the Nazarene | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pointloma.edu | drake.edu | ||
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Costs |
PLNU | Drake | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $42,600 | $49,466 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,600 | $49,466 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,850 | $11,858 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,370 | $30,886 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,277 | $31,783 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 100% |
Admission |
PLNU | Drake | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,065 | 7,741 | ||
| Admitted | 2,506 | 4,964 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.8% | 64.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.2% | 12.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/30 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1140/1410 | 1190/1390 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
PLNU | Drake | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
PLNU | Drake | ||
| Graduation Rate | 72% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,500 | $68,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $268 |
Diversity |
PLNU | Drake | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 21% | 26% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 59% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 23% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 7% | 2% | ||
| % International | 1% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
PLNU | Drake | ||
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| % In-State | 70% | 41% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 56% | ||
Campus |
PLNU | Drake | ||
| 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 PLNU based on total student enrollment (4,504 students vs. 4,494 students)
PLNU vs. Drake Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, PLNU or Drake?
- Drake University is 16.1% more expensive to attend than PLNU for in-state tuition ($49,466.00 vs. $42,600.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.1% higher at Drake than Point Loma Nazarene University ($49,466.00 vs. $42,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Drake University than PLNU ($30,886 vs. $36,370)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Drake University are 8.4% lower than costs at Point Loma Nazarene University ($11,858 vs. $12,850)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Drake University than Point Loma Nazarene University (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Drake University students is 56.7% larger than aid received Point Loma Nazarene University ($31,783 vs. $20,277)
PLNU vs. Drake Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, PLNU or Drake? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Drake or PLNU .
- The average SAT score at Drake University (1224) is 76 points higher than at PLNU (1148)
- Incoming Drake students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at PLNU (26)
- Accepted freshman Drake students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at PLNU (3.65)
- PLNU has a higher acceptance rate (81.8%) than Drake (64.1%)
PLNU vs. Drake Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, PLNU or Drake? 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 Drake and PLNU.
- The graduation rate at Drake is higher than Point Loma Nazarene University (75% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from Drake University earn on average $15,000 more per year than PLNU graduates after ten years. ($68,500 vs. $53,500)
- Point Loma Nazarene University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Drake graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- PLNU graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Drake graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More Drake graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PLNU students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/