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Overview |
Drake | Dakota State | ||
| Location | Des Moines, IA | Madison, SD | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,685 | 3,241 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #149 | #808 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | drake.edu | dsu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Drake | Dakota State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,564 | $7,616 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,564 | $10,718 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,570 | $8,018 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,333 | $17,977 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,274 | $5,467 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 92% |
Admission |
Drake | Dakota State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,621 | 882 | ||
| Admitted | 5,796 | 696 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.2% | 78.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.6% | 53.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1340 | 940/1240 | ||
| 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 |
Drake | Dakota State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Drake | Dakota State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,500 | $42,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 67% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $242 |
Diversity |
Drake | Dakota State | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 84% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Drake | Dakota State | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Drake | Dakota State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Drake University is larger than than Dakota State based on total student enrollment (4,685 students vs. 3,241 students)
Drake vs. Dakota State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Drake or Dakota State?
- Drake University is 524.5% more expensive to attend than Dakota State for in-state tuition ($47,564.00 vs. $7,616.00)
- Out of state tuition is 343.8% higher at Drake than Dakota State University ($47,564.00 vs. $10,718.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Dakota State University than Drake ($17,977 vs. $30,333)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dakota State University are 44.3% lower than costs at Drake University ($8,018 vs. $11,570)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Drake University than Dakota State University (100% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Drake University students is 472.1% larger than aid received Dakota State University ($31,274 vs. $5,467)
Drake vs. Dakota State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Drake or Dakota State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Dakota State or Drake .
- The average SAT score at Drake University (1224) is 177 points higher than at Dakota State (1047)
- Incoming Drake students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Dakota State (23)
- Accepted freshman Drake students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Dakota State (3.33)
- Dakota State has a higher acceptance rate (78.9%) than Drake (67.2%)
Drake vs. Dakota State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Drake or Dakota State? 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 Dakota State and Drake.
- The graduation rate at Drake is higher than Dakota State University (75% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Drake University earn on average $26,300 more per year than Dakota State graduates after ten years. ($68,500 vs. $42,200)
- Dakota State University students graduate with a $2,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Drake graduates. ($23,500 vs. $26,000)
- Dakota State graduates are paying $26 less per month on federal student loans than Drake graduates. ($242 vs. $268)
- More Drake graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Dakota State students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/