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ISU IU Purdue University of Missouri-Columbia Nebraska UNI Wisconsin Illinois Miami Minnesota Michigan State Missouri State University-Springfield| University of Iowa | Drury University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Iowa | Drury University | ||
| Location | Iowa City, IA | Springfield, MO | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 30,042 | 1,596 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #225 | #522 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uiowa.edu | drury.edu | ||
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Costs |
Iowa | Drury University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,016 | $33,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,979 | $33,900 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,616 | $10,486 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,121 | $22,194 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,512 | $25,282 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 100% |
Admission |
Iowa | Drury University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,682 | 2,621 | ||
| Admitted | 21,746 | 1,543 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 84.7% | 58.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.3% | 21.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.81 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 23/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1320 | 1050/1310 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2026 | Aug 30, 2026 |
Academics |
Iowa | Drury University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Iowa | Drury University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,800 | $35,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,616 | $24,141 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $223 | $249 |
Diversity |
Iowa | Drury University | ||
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| % Men | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 10% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 12% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
Iowa | Drury University | ||
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| % In-State | 52% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 46% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Iowa | Drury University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Iowa is larger than than Drury University based on total student enrollment (30,042 students vs. 1,596 students)
Iowa vs. Drury University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Iowa or Drury University?
- Drury University is 276% more expensive to attend than Iowa for in-state tuition ($33,900.00 vs. $9,016.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.4% higher at Drury University than University of Iowa ($33,900.00 vs. $30,979.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Iowa than Drury University ($20,121 vs. $22,194)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Drury University are 20.3% lower than costs at University of Iowa ($10,486 vs. $12,616)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Drury University than University of Iowa (100% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Drury University students is 165.8% larger than aid received University of Iowa ($25,282 vs. $9,512)
Iowa vs. Drury University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Iowa or Drury University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Drury University or Iowa .
- The average SAT score at Drury University (1185) is 21 points higher than at Iowa (1164)
- Incoming Iowa students have at the same average ACT score (26) as students at Drury University (26)
- Accepted freshman Iowa students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.81) than students at Drury University (3.79)
- Iowa has a higher acceptance rate (84.7%) than Drury University (58.9%)
Iowa vs. Drury University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Iowa 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 Iowa.
- The graduation rate at Iowa is higher than Drury University (71% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from University of Iowa earn on average $24,400 more per year than Drury University graduates after ten years. ($59,800 vs. $35,400)
- University of Iowa students graduate with a $2,525 lower median federal student loan debt than Drury University graduates. ($21,616 vs. $24,141)
- Iowa graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Drury University graduates. ($223 vs. $249)
- More Iowa graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Drury University students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/