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Overview |
Drake | Trinity | ||
| Location | Des Moines, IA | San Antonio, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,685 | 2,692 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #149 | #69 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | drake.edu | trinity.edu | ||
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Costs |
Drake | Trinity | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,564 | $48,648 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,564 | $48,648 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,570 | $14,134 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,333 | $30,038 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,274 | $33,614 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Drake | Trinity | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,621 | 11,463 | ||
| Admitted | 5,796 | 3,497 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.2% | 30.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.6% | 18.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 29/33 | ||
| 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 | Trinity | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Drake | Trinity | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,500 | $62,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $25,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $263 |
Diversity |
Drake | Trinity | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 20% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 5% | ||
| % International | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Drake | Trinity | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 18% | ||
Campus |
Drake | Trinity | ||
| 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 Trinity based on total student enrollment (4,685 students vs. 2,692 students)
Drake vs. Trinity Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Drake or Trinity?
- Trinity University is 2.3% more expensive to attend than Drake for in-state tuition ($48,648.00 vs. $47,564.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.3% higher at Trinity than Drake University ($48,648.00 vs. $47,564.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Trinity University than Drake ($30,038 vs. $30,333)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Drake University are 22.2% lower than costs at Trinity University ($11,570 vs. $14,134)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Drake University than Trinity University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Trinity University students is 7.5% larger than aid received Drake University ($33,614 vs. $31,274)
Drake vs. Trinity Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Drake or Trinity? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Trinity or Drake .
- The average SAT score at Trinity University (1294) is 70 points higher than at Drake (1224)
- Incoming Trinity students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at Drake (27)
- Accepted freshman Drake students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Trinity (3.68)
- Drake has a higher acceptance rate (67.2%) than Trinity (30.5%)
Drake vs. Trinity Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Drake or Trinity? 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 Trinity and Drake.
- The graduation rate at Trinity is higher than Drake University (80% vs. 75%)
- Graduates from Drake University earn on average $5,700 more per year than Trinity graduates after ten years. ($68,500 vs. $62,800)
- Trinity University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Drake graduates. ($25,500 vs. $26,000)
- Trinity graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than Drake graduates. ($263 vs. $268)
- More Trinity graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Drake students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 84%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/