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Overview |
Drake | Rhodes College | ||
| Location | Des Moines, IA | Memphis, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,685 | 2,008 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #149 | #119 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | drake.edu | rhodes.edu | ||
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Costs |
Drake | Rhodes College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,564 | $52,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,564 | $52,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,570 | $12,296 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,333 | $30,672 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,274 | $35,712 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Drake | Rhodes College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,621 | 5,253 | ||
| Admitted | 5,796 | 2,832 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.2% | 53.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.6% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.99 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1340 | 1310/1470 | ||
| 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 | Rhodes College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Drake | Rhodes College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,500 | $59,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,217 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $271 |
Diversity |
Drake | Rhodes College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Drake | Rhodes College | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 33% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 65% | ||
Campus |
Drake | Rhodes College | ||
| 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 Rhodes College based on total student enrollment (4,685 students vs. 2,008 students)
Drake vs. Rhodes College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Drake or Rhodes College?
- Rhodes College is 9.3% more expensive to attend than Drake for in-state tuition ($52,000.00 vs. $47,564.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.3% higher at Rhodes College than Drake University ($52,000.00 vs. $47,564.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Drake University than Rhodes College ($30,333 vs. $30,672)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Drake University are 6.3% lower than costs at Rhodes College ($11,570 vs. $12,296)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Drake University than Rhodes College (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Rhodes College students is 14.2% larger than aid received Drake University ($35,712 vs. $31,274)
Drake vs. Rhodes College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Drake or Rhodes College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rhodes College or Drake .
- The average SAT score at Rhodes College (1306) is 82 points higher than at Drake (1224)
- Incoming Rhodes College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at Drake (27)
- Accepted freshman Rhodes College students have a 0.29 point higher average high school GPA (3.99) than students at Drake (3.7)
- Drake has a higher acceptance rate (67.2%) than Rhodes College (53.9%)
Drake vs. Rhodes College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Drake or Rhodes College? 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 Rhodes College and Drake.
- The graduation rate at Drake is the same as at Rhodes College (75% vs. 75%)
- Graduates from Drake University earn on average $9,100 more per year than Rhodes College graduates after ten years. ($68,500 vs. $59,400)
- Drake University students graduate with a $217 lower median federal student loan debt than Rhodes College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,217)
- Drake graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Rhodes College graduates. ($268 vs. $271)
- More Drake graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rhodes College students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/