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Overview |
Drake | Union University | ||
| Location | Des Moines, IA | Jackson, TN | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,685 | 2,731 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #149 | #169 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Southern Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | drake.edu | uu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Drake | Union University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,564 | $35,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,564 | $35,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,570 | $10,740 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,333 | $28,585 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,274 | $28,520 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Drake | Union University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,621 | 2,839 | ||
| Admitted | 5,796 | 1,492 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.2% | 52.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.6% | 22.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1340 | 1100/1370 | ||
| 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 | Union University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Drake | Union University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 61% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,500 | $48,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $24,840 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $256 |
Diversity |
Drake | Union University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 19% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 2% | ||
| % International | 7% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Drake | Union University | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Drake | Union University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| 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 University based on total student enrollment (4,685 students vs. 2,731 students)
Drake vs. Union University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Drake or Union University?
- Drake University is 34% more expensive to attend than Union University for in-state tuition ($47,564.00 vs. $35,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34% higher at Drake than Union University ($47,564.00 vs. $35,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Union University than Drake ($28,585 vs. $30,333)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Union University are 7.7% lower than costs at Drake University ($10,740 vs. $11,570)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Drake University as Union University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Drake University students is 9.7% larger than aid received Union University ($31,274 vs. $28,520)
Drake vs. Union University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Drake or Union University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Union University or Drake .
- The average SAT score at Drake University (1224) is 61 points higher than at Union University (1163)
- Incoming Drake students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (27) than students at Union University (26)
- Accepted freshman Union University students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Drake (3.7)
- Drake has a higher acceptance rate (67.2%) than Union University (52.6%)
Drake vs. Union University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Drake or Union 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 Union University and Drake.
- The graduation rate at Drake is higher than Union University (75% vs. 61%)
- Graduates from Drake University earn on average $20,300 more per year than Union University graduates after ten years. ($68,500 vs. $48,200)
- Union University students graduate with a $1,160 lower median federal student loan debt than Drake graduates. ($24,840 vs. $26,000)
- Union University graduates are paying $12 less per month on federal student loans than Drake graduates. ($256 vs. $268)
- More Drake graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Union University students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/