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CU Boulder CU Denver Butler Creighton University Colorado State Colorado School of Mines ISU AU USD University of St Thomas Gonzaga Elon| University of Denver | Drake University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
DU | Drake | ||
| Location | Denver, CO | Des Moines, IA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,734 | 4,685 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #82 | #149 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | du.edu | drake.edu | ||
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Costs |
DU | Drake | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $55,260 | $47,564 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $55,260 | $47,564 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,470 | $11,570 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $42,423 | $30,333 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,954 | $31,274 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
DU | Drake | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,342 | 8,621 | ||
| Admitted | 15,024 | 5,796 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.7% | 67.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.9% | 12.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.72 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1400 | 1110/1340 | ||
| 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 |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
DU | Drake | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $63,400 | $68,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,699 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $268 |
Diversity |
DU | Drake | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
DU | Drake | ||
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| % In-State | 25% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 63% | ||
Campus |
DU | Drake | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of Denver is larger than than Drake based on total student enrollment (13,734 students vs. 4,685 students)
DU vs. Drake Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, DU or Drake?
- University of Denver is 16.2% more expensive to attend than Drake for in-state tuition ($55,260.00 vs. $47,564.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.2% higher at DU than Drake University ($55,260.00 vs. $47,564.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Drake University than DU ($30,333 vs. $42,423)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Drake University are 33.7% lower than costs at University of Denver ($11,570 vs. $15,470)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Drake University than University of Denver (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Drake University students is 1% larger than aid received University of Denver ($31,274 vs. $30,954)
DU vs. Drake Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, DU or Drake? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Drake or DU .
- The average SAT score at University of Denver (1249) is 25 points higher than at Drake (1224)
- Incoming DU students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Drake (27)
- Accepted freshman DU students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.72) than students at Drake (3.7)
- DU has a higher acceptance rate (77.7%) than Drake (67.2%)
DU vs. Drake Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, DU 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 DU.
- The graduation rate at DU is higher than Drake University (78% vs. 75%)
- Graduates from Drake University earn on average $5,100 more per year than DU graduates after ten years. ($68,500 vs. $63,400)
- University of Denver students graduate with a $2,301 lower median federal student loan debt than Drake graduates. ($23,699 vs. $26,000)
- DU graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Drake graduates. ($245 vs. $268)
- More Drake graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former DU students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/