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Overview |
Biola University | Drake | ||
| Location | La Mirada, CA | Des Moines, IA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,387 | 4,685 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #245 | #149 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Undenominational | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | biola.edu | drake.edu | ||
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Costs |
Biola University | Drake | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,382 | $47,564 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,382 | $47,564 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,522 | $11,570 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,522 | $30,333 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,521 | $31,274 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Biola University | Drake | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,224 | 8,621 | ||
| Admitted | 2,392 | 5,796 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.6% | 67.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.5% | 12.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1105/1365 | 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) | ||
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Academics |
Biola University | Drake | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Biola University | Drake | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,900 | $68,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $268 |
Diversity |
Biola University | Drake | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 2% | ||
| % International | 3% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Biola University | Drake | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 63% | ||
Campus |
Biola University | 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
- Biola University is larger than than Drake based on total student enrollment (5,387 students vs. 4,685 students)
Biola University vs. Drake Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Biola University or Drake?
- Drake University is 7.2% more expensive to attend than Biola University for in-state tuition ($47,564.00 vs. $44,382.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.2% higher at Drake than Biola University ($47,564.00 vs. $44,382.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Drake University than Biola University ($30,333 vs. $31,522)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Biola University are 10% lower than costs at Drake University ($10,522 vs. $11,570)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Biola University as Drake University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Drake University students is 17.9% larger than aid received Biola University ($31,274 vs. $26,521)
Biola University vs. Drake Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Biola University or Drake? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Drake or Biola University .
- The average SAT score at Drake University (1224) is 109 points higher than at Biola University (1115)
- Incoming Drake students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Biola University (25)
- Accepted freshman Drake students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Biola University (3.61)
- Drake has a higher acceptance rate (67.2%) than Biola University (56.6%)
Biola University vs. Drake Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Biola University 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 Biola University.
- The graduation rate at Drake is higher than Biola University (75% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from Drake University earn on average $19,600 more per year than Biola University graduates after ten years. ($68,500 vs. $48,900)
- Biola University students graduate with a $1,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Drake graduates. ($24,500 vs. $26,000)
- Biola University graduates are paying $15 less per month on federal student loans than Drake graduates. ($253 vs. $268)
- More Drake graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Biola University students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/