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Overview |
Drake | Union College | ||
| Location | Des Moines, IA | Schenectady, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,685 | 2,107 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #149 | #76 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | drake.edu | union.edu | ||
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Costs |
Drake | Union College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,564 | $63,603 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,564 | $63,603 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,570 | $15,768 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,333 | $41,136 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,274 | $37,530 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 93% |
Admission |
Drake | Union College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,621 | 8,458 | ||
| Admitted | 5,796 | 3,934 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.2% | 46.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.6% | 14.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1340 | 1310/1490 | ||
| 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 | Union College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Drake | Union College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 86% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,500 | $74,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Drake | Union College | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 55% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 45% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 0% |
Students |
Drake | Union College | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 63% | ||
Campus |
Drake | Union 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 Union College based on total student enrollment (4,685 students vs. 2,107 students)
Drake vs. Union College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Drake or Union College?
- Union College is 33.7% more expensive to attend than Drake for in-state tuition ($63,603.00 vs. $47,564.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.7% higher at Union College than Drake University ($63,603.00 vs. $47,564.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Drake University than Union College ($30,333 vs. $41,136)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Drake University are 36.3% lower than costs at Union College ($11,570 vs. $15,768)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Drake University than Union College (100% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Union College students is 20% larger than aid received Drake University ($37,530 vs. $31,274)
Drake vs. Union College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Drake or Union College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Union College or Drake .
- Accepted freshman Drake students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Union College (3.5)
- Drake has a higher acceptance rate (67.2%) than Union College (46.5%)
Drake vs. Union College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Drake or Union 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 Union College and Drake.
- The graduation rate at Union College is higher than Drake University (86% vs. 75%)
- Graduates from Union College earn on average $5,700 more per year than Drake graduates after ten years. ($74,200 vs. $68,500)
- Drake University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Union College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Drake graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Union College graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Union College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Drake students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 84%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/