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Butler Chapman Creighton University ISU USF UC Davis University of St Thomas Loyola Marymount Iowa UC Berkeley Marquette University UC Merced| University of the Pacific | Drake University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UOP | Drake | ||
| Location | Stockton, CA | Des Moines, IA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,755 | 4,504 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #172 | #135 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pacific.edu | drake.edu | ||
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Costs |
UOP | Drake | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,506 | $49,466 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,506 | $49,466 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,688 | $11,858 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,975 | $30,886 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $38,314 | $31,783 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
UOP | Drake | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,763 | 7,741 | ||
| Admitted | 5,467 | 4,964 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 94.9% | 64.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.1% | 12.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/31 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1420 | 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 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
UOP | Drake | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UOP | Drake | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $81,400 | $68,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,625 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $254 | $268 |
Diversity |
UOP | Drake | ||
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| % Men | 20% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 31% | 26% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 18% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 0% |
Students |
UOP | Drake | ||
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| % In-State | 83% | 41% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 56% | ||
Campus |
UOP | 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
- University of the Pacific is larger than than Drake based on total student enrollment (6,755 students vs. 4,504 students)
UOP vs. Drake Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UOP or Drake?
- University of the Pacific is 10.2% more expensive to attend than Drake for in-state tuition ($54,506.00 vs. $49,466.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.2% higher at UOP than Drake University ($54,506.00 vs. $49,466.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Drake University than UOP ($30,886 vs. $30,975)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Drake University are 40.7% lower than costs at University of the Pacific ($11,858 vs. $16,688)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Drake University than University of the Pacific (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of the Pacific students is 20.5% larger than aid received Drake University ($38,314 vs. $31,783)
UOP vs. Drake Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UOP or Drake? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Drake or UOP .
- The average SAT score at Drake University (1224) is 72 points higher than at UOP (1152)
- Incoming Drake students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at UOP (26)
- Accepted freshman Drake students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at UOP (3.58)
- UOP has a higher acceptance rate (94.9%) than Drake (64.1%)
UOP vs. Drake Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UOP 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 UOP.
- The graduation rate at Drake is higher than University of the Pacific (75% vs. 69%)
- Graduates from University of the Pacific earn on average $12,900 more per year than Drake graduates after ten years. ($81,400 vs. $68,500)
- University of the Pacific students graduate with a $1,375 lower median federal student loan debt than Drake graduates. ($24,625 vs. $26,000)
- UOP graduates are paying $14 less per month on federal student loans than Drake graduates. ($254 vs. $268)
- More Drake graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UOP students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/