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Overview |
Drake | FBBC&TS | ||
| Location | Des Moines, IA | Ankeny, IA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,685 | 448 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #149 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | drake.edu | faith.edu | ||
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Costs |
Drake | FBBC&TS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,564 | $17,990 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,564 | $17,990 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,570 | $7,540 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,333 | $14,845 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,274 | $14,717 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Drake | FBBC&TS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,621 | 286 | ||
| Admitted | 5,796 | 150 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.2% | 52.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.6% | 70.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.42 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 17/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1340 | 940/1230 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Drake | FBBC&TS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Drake | FBBC&TS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 34% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,500 | $34,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $15,829 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $163 |
Diversity |
Drake | FBBC&TS | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 54% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 46% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 91% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Drake | FBBC&TS | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 33% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Drake | FBBC&TS | ||
| 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 FBBC&TS based on total student enrollment (4,685 students vs. 448 students)
Drake vs. FBBC&TS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Drake or FBBC&TS?
- Drake University is 164.4% more expensive to attend than FBBC&TS for in-state tuition ($47,564.00 vs. $17,990.00)
- Out of state tuition is 164.4% higher at Drake than Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary ($47,564.00 vs. $17,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary than Drake ($14,845 vs. $30,333)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary are 53.4% lower than costs at Drake University ($7,540 vs. $11,570)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Drake University than Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Drake University students is 112.5% larger than aid received Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary ($31,274 vs. $14,717)
Drake vs. FBBC&TS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Drake or FBBC&TS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between FBBC&TS or Drake .
- The average SAT score at Drake University (1224) is 173 points higher than at FBBC&TS (1051)
- Incoming Drake students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at FBBC&TS (23)
- Accepted freshman Drake students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at FBBC&TS (3.42)
- Drake has a higher acceptance rate (67.2%) than FBBC&TS (52.4%)
Drake vs. FBBC&TS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Drake or FBBC&TS? 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 FBBC&TS and Drake.
- The graduation rate at Drake is higher than Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary (75% vs. 34%)
- Graduates from Drake University earn on average $34,200 more per year than FBBC&TS graduates after ten years. ($68,500 vs. $34,300)
- Faith Baptist Bible College and Theological Seminary students graduate with a $10,171 lower median federal student loan debt than Drake graduates. ($15,829 vs. $26,000)
- FBBC&TS graduates are paying $105 less per month on federal student loans than Drake graduates. ($163 vs. $268)
- More FBBC&TS graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Drake students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 84%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/