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Overview |
Valpo | Drake | ||
| Location | Valparaiso, IN | Des Moines, IA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,846 | 4,504 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #363 | #135 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Lutheran Church in America | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | valpo.edu | drake.edu | ||
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Costs |
Valpo | Drake | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $45,136 | $49,466 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $45,136 | $49,466 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,306 | $11,858 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,168 | $30,886 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,326 | $31,783 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Valpo | Drake | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,133 | 7,741 | ||
| Admitted | 5,656 | 4,964 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.2% | 64.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.5% | 12.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1310 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
Valpo | Drake | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Valpo | Drake | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,000 | $68,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Valpo | Drake | ||
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| % Men | 10% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 26% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 72% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Valpo | Drake | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 41% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 43% | 56% | ||
Campus |
Valpo | 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 Valpo based on total student enrollment (4,504 students vs. 2,846 students)
Valpo vs. Drake Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Valpo or Drake?
- Drake University is 9.6% more expensive to attend than Valpo for in-state tuition ($49,466.00 vs. $45,136.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.6% higher at Drake than Valparaiso University ($49,466.00 vs. $45,136.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Valparaiso University than Drake ($23,168 vs. $30,886)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Drake University are 12.2% lower than costs at Valparaiso University ($11,858 vs. $13,306)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Drake University than Valparaiso University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Valparaiso University students is 8% larger than aid received Drake University ($34,326 vs. $31,783)
Valpo vs. Drake Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Valpo or Drake? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Drake or Valpo .
- The average SAT score at Drake University (1224) is 65 points higher than at Valpo (1159)
- Incoming Drake students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Valpo (26)
- Accepted freshman Valpo students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Drake (3.7)
- Valpo has a higher acceptance rate (92.2%) than Drake (64.1%)
Valpo vs. Drake Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Valpo 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 Valpo.
- The graduation rate at Drake is higher than Valparaiso University (75% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from Drake University earn on average $14,500 more per year than Valpo graduates after ten years. ($68,500 vs. $54,000)
- Drake University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Valpo graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Drake graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Valpo graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Drake graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Valpo students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/