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Overview |
Drake | St Lawrence University | ||
| Location | Des Moines, IA | Canton, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 4,685 | 2,175 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #149 | #159 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | drake.edu | stlawu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Drake | St Lawrence University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,564 | $61,600 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,564 | $61,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,570 | $15,995 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,333 | $33,283 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,274 | $44,093 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Drake | St Lawrence University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,621 | 5,172 | ||
| Admitted | 5,796 | 3,284 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.2% | 63.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.6% | 16.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.6 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 29/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1340 | 1240/1410 | ||
| 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 | St Lawrence University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Drake | St Lawrence University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,500 | $53,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 85% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Drake | St Lawrence University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Drake | St Lawrence University | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 55% | ||
Campus |
Drake | St Lawrence 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
- Drake University is larger than than St Lawrence University based on total student enrollment (4,685 students vs. 2,175 students)
Drake vs. St Lawrence University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Drake or St Lawrence University?
- St Lawrence University is 29.5% more expensive to attend than Drake for in-state tuition ($61,600.00 vs. $47,564.00)
- Out of state tuition is 29.5% higher at St Lawrence University than Drake University ($61,600.00 vs. $47,564.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Drake University than St Lawrence University ($30,333 vs. $33,283)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Drake University are 38.2% lower than costs at St Lawrence University ($11,570 vs. $15,995)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Drake University than St Lawrence University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by St Lawrence University students is 41% larger than aid received Drake University ($44,093 vs. $31,274)
Drake vs. St Lawrence University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Drake or St Lawrence University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St Lawrence University or Drake .
- Accepted freshman Drake students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at St Lawrence University (3.6)
- Drake has a higher acceptance rate (67.2%) than St Lawrence University (63.5%)
Drake vs. St Lawrence University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Drake or St Lawrence 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 St Lawrence University and Drake.
- The graduation rate at St Lawrence University is higher than Drake University (80% vs. 75%)
- Graduates from Drake University earn on average $15,400 more per year than St Lawrence University graduates after ten years. ($68,500 vs. $53,100)
- Drake University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than St Lawrence University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Drake graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than St Lawrence University graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More St Lawrence University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Drake students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 84%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/