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Overview |
Drake | Denison | ||
| Location | Des Moines, IA | Granville, OH | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 4,685 | 2,416 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #149 | #98 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | drake.edu | denison.edu | ||
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Costs |
Drake | Denison | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,564 | $60,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,564 | $60,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,570 | $14,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,333 | $38,267 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,274 | $36,497 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Drake | Denison | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,621 | 12,220 | ||
| Admitted | 5,796 | 2,684 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.2% | 22% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.6% | 25.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.76 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 29/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1340 | 1270/1460 | ||
| 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, 2024 |
Academics |
Drake | Denison | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Drake | Denison | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,500 | $56,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $268 |
Diversity |
Drake | Denison | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Drake | Denison | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 21% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 65% | ||
Campus |
Drake | Denison | ||
| 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 Denison based on total student enrollment (4,685 students vs. 2,416 students)
Drake vs. Denison Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Drake or Denison?
- Denison University is 26.1% more expensive to attend than Drake for in-state tuition ($60,000.00 vs. $47,564.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.1% higher at Denison than Drake University ($60,000.00 vs. $47,564.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Drake University than Denison ($30,333 vs. $38,267)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Drake University are 24.5% lower than costs at Denison University ($11,570 vs. $14,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Drake University than Denison University (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Denison University students is 16.7% larger than aid received Drake University ($36,497 vs. $31,274)
Drake vs. Denison Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Drake or Denison? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Denison or Drake .
- Accepted freshman Denison students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.76) than students at Drake (3.7)
- Drake has a higher acceptance rate (67.2%) than Denison (22%)
Drake vs. Denison Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Drake or Denison? 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 Denison and Drake.
- The graduation rate at Denison is higher than Drake University (79% vs. 75%)
- Graduates from Drake University earn on average $12,400 more per year than Denison graduates after ten years. ($68,500 vs. $56,100)
- Denison University and Drake graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($26,000 vs. $26,000)
- Denison University and Drake graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($268 vs. $268)
- More Drake graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Denison students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 83%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/