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Overview |
Drake | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
| Location | Des Moines, IA | Geneva, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,685 | 1,607 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #149 | #122 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | drake.edu | hws.edu | ||
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Costs |
Drake | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,564 | $60,350 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,564 | $60,350 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,570 | $16,910 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,333 | $34,259 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,274 | $44,331 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Drake | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,621 | 5,082 | ||
| Admitted | 5,796 | 3,475 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.2% | 68.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.6% | 12.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.55 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1340 | 1210/1400 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Drake | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Drake | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,500 | $60,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Drake | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 0% | ||
| % International | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 7% |
Students |
Drake | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 36% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 56% | ||
Campus |
Drake | Hobart William Smith Colleges | ||
| 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 Hobart William Smith Colleges based on total student enrollment (4,685 students vs. 1,607 students)
Drake vs. Hobart William Smith Colleges Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Drake or Hobart William Smith Colleges?
- Hobart William Smith Colleges is 26.9% more expensive to attend than Drake for in-state tuition ($60,350.00 vs. $47,564.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.9% higher at Hobart William Smith Colleges than Drake University ($60,350.00 vs. $47,564.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Drake University than Hobart William Smith Colleges ($30,333 vs. $34,259)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Drake University are 46.2% lower than costs at Hobart William Smith Colleges ($11,570 vs. $16,910)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Drake University than Hobart William Smith Colleges (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Hobart William Smith Colleges students is 41.8% larger than aid received Drake University ($44,331 vs. $31,274)
Drake vs. Hobart William Smith Colleges Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Drake or Hobart William Smith Colleges? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hobart William Smith Colleges or Drake .
- Accepted freshman Drake students have a 0.15 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Hobart William Smith Colleges (3.55)
- Hobart William Smith Colleges has a higher acceptance rate (68.4%) than Drake (67.2%)
Drake vs. Hobart William Smith Colleges Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Drake or Hobart William Smith Colleges? 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 Hobart William Smith Colleges and Drake.
- The graduation rate at Drake is the same as at Hobart William Smith Colleges (75% vs. 75%)
- Graduates from Drake University earn on average $8,300 more per year than Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates after ten years. ($68,500 vs. $60,200)
- Drake University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Drake graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Hobart William Smith Colleges graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Hobart William Smith Colleges 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/