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Overview |
Drake | South Dakota State University | ||
| Location | Des Moines, IA | Brookings, SD | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,685 | 11,327 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #149 | #600 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | drake.edu | sdstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
Drake | South Dakota State University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,564 | $7,773 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,564 | $11,283 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,570 | $8,087 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,333 | $18,160 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,274 | $4,551 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Drake | South Dakota State University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,621 | 6,364 | ||
| Admitted | 5,796 | 5,478 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.2% | 86.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.6% | 40% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 19/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1340 | 1020/1245 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
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Academics |
Drake | South Dakota State University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Drake | South Dakota State University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,500 | $47,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $25,116 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $259 |
Diversity |
Drake | South Dakota State University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Drake | South Dakota State University | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Drake | South Dakota State University | ||
| 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
- South Dakota State University is larger than than Drake based on total student enrollment (11,327 students vs. 4,685 students)
Drake vs. South Dakota State University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Drake or South Dakota State University?
- Drake University is 511.9% more expensive to attend than South Dakota State University for in-state tuition ($47,564.00 vs. $7,773.00)
- Out of state tuition is 321.6% higher at Drake than South Dakota State University ($47,564.00 vs. $11,283.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at South Dakota State University than Drake ($18,160 vs. $30,333)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at South Dakota State University are 43.1% lower than costs at Drake University ($8,087 vs. $11,570)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Drake University as South Dakota State University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Drake University students is 587.2% larger than aid received South Dakota State University ($31,274 vs. $4,551)
Drake vs. South Dakota State University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Drake or South Dakota State University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between South Dakota State University or Drake .
- The average SAT score at Drake University (1224) is 156 points higher than at South Dakota State University (1068)
- Incoming Drake students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at South Dakota State University (23)
- Accepted freshman Drake students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at South Dakota State University (3.53)
- South Dakota State University has a higher acceptance rate (86.1%) than Drake (67.2%)
Drake vs. South Dakota State University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Drake or South Dakota State University? 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 South Dakota State University and Drake.
- The graduation rate at Drake is higher than South Dakota State University (75% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Drake University earn on average $20,800 more per year than South Dakota State University graduates after ten years. ($68,500 vs. $47,700)
- South Dakota State University students graduate with a $884 lower median federal student loan debt than Drake graduates. ($25,116 vs. $26,000)
- South Dakota State University graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Drake graduates. ($259 vs. $268)
- More Drake graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former South Dakota State University students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/