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Overview |
Drake | Providence | ||
| Location | Des Moines, IA | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,685 | 4,473 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #149 | #121 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | drake.edu | providence.edu | ||
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Costs |
Drake | Providence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,564 | $56,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,564 | $56,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,570 | $16,540 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,333 | $43,970 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,274 | $30,971 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 81% |
Admission |
Drake | Providence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,621 | 11,129 | ||
| Admitted | 5,796 | 5,874 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.2% | 52.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.6% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1340 | 1260/1420 | ||
| 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 | Providence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Drake | Providence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,500 | $68,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Drake | Providence | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
Drake | Providence | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 8% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 90% | ||
Campus |
Drake | Providence | ||
| 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 Providence based on total student enrollment (4,685 students vs. 4,473 students)
Drake vs. Providence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Drake or Providence?
- Providence College is 19.8% more expensive to attend than Drake for in-state tuition ($56,980.00 vs. $47,564.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.8% higher at Providence than Drake University ($56,980.00 vs. $47,564.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Drake University than Providence ($30,333 vs. $43,970)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Drake University are 43% lower than costs at Providence College ($11,570 vs. $16,540)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Drake University than Providence College (100% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Drake University students is 1% larger than aid received Providence College ($31,274 vs. $30,971)
Drake vs. Providence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Drake or Providence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Providence or Drake .
- Accepted freshman Drake students have a 0.23 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Providence (3.47)
- Drake has a higher acceptance rate (67.2%) than Providence (52.8%)
Drake vs. Providence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Drake or Providence? 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 Providence and Drake.
- The graduation rate at Providence is higher than Drake University (85% vs. 75%)
- Graduates from Drake University earn on average $500 more per year than Providence graduates after ten years. ($68,500 vs. $68,000)
- Drake University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Providence graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Drake graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Providence graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Drake graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Providence students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 80%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/