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Overview |
Wheaton College | Drake | ||
| Location | Wheaton, IL | Des Moines, IA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,885 | 4,685 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #166 | #149 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Undenominational | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wheaton.edu | drake.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wheaton College | Drake | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,990 | $47,564 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,990 | $47,564 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,690 | $11,570 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,961 | $30,333 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,272 | $31,274 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Wheaton College | Drake | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,893 | 8,621 | ||
| Admitted | 1,674 | 5,796 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 88.4% | 67.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.1% | 12.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.75 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1250/1430 | 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Wheaton College | Drake | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wheaton College | Drake | ||
| Graduation Rate | 87% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,300 | $68,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $268 |
Diversity |
Wheaton College | Drake | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Wheaton College | Drake | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 70% | 63% | ||
Campus |
Wheaton College | 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 Wheaton College based on total student enrollment (4,685 students vs. 2,885 students)
Wheaton College vs. Drake Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wheaton College or Drake?
- Drake University is 13.3% more expensive to attend than Wheaton College for in-state tuition ($47,564.00 vs. $41,990.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.3% higher at Drake than Wheaton College ($47,564.00 vs. $41,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wheaton College than Drake ($29,961 vs. $30,333)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Drake University are 1% lower than costs at Wheaton College ($11,570 vs. $11,690)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Wheaton College as Drake University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Drake University students is 28.8% larger than aid received Wheaton College ($31,274 vs. $24,272)
Wheaton College vs. Drake Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wheaton College or Drake? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Drake or Wheaton College .
- The average SAT score at Wheaton College (1314) is 90 points higher than at Drake (1224)
- Incoming Wheaton College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at Drake (27)
- Accepted freshman Wheaton College students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Drake (3.7)
- Wheaton College has a higher acceptance rate (88.4%) than Drake (67.2%)
Wheaton College vs. Drake Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wheaton College 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 Wheaton College.
- The graduation rate at Wheaton College is higher than Drake University (87% vs. 75%)
- Graduates from Drake University earn on average $14,200 more per year than Wheaton College graduates after ten years. ($68,500 vs. $54,300)
- Wheaton College students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Drake graduates. ($22,500 vs. $26,000)
- Wheaton College graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Drake graduates. ($232 vs. $268)
- More Wheaton College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Drake students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 84%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/