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Overview |
Drake | University of Dallas | ||
| Location | Des Moines, IA | Irving, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 4,685 | 2,328 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #149 | #239 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | drake.edu | udallas.edu | ||
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Costs |
Drake | University of Dallas | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $47,564 | $44,630 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $47,564 | $44,630 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,570 | $13,810 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,333 | $27,250 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,274 | $36,231 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Drake | University of Dallas | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 8,621 | 4,307 | ||
| Admitted | 5,796 | 2,528 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.2% | 58.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.6% | 16% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.9 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 23/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1340 | 1170/1400 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Drake | University of Dallas | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Drake | University of Dallas | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,500 | $48,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $24,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $248 |
Diversity |
Drake | University of Dallas | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 79% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 1% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 21% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Drake | University of Dallas | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Drake | University of Dallas | ||
| 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 University of Dallas based on total student enrollment (4,685 students vs. 2,328 students)
Drake vs. University of Dallas Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Drake or University of Dallas?
- Drake University is 6.6% more expensive to attend than University of Dallas for in-state tuition ($47,564.00 vs. $44,630.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.6% higher at Drake than University of Dallas ($47,564.00 vs. $44,630.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Dallas than Drake ($27,250 vs. $30,333)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Drake University are 19.4% lower than costs at University of Dallas ($11,570 vs. $13,810)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Drake University as University of Dallas (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Dallas students is 15.9% larger than aid received Drake University ($36,231 vs. $31,274)
Drake vs. University of Dallas Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Drake or University of Dallas? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Dallas or Drake .
- The average SAT score at Drake University (1224) is 7 points higher than at University of Dallas (1217)
- Incoming Drake students have at the same average ACT score (27) as students at University of Dallas (27)
- Accepted freshman University of Dallas students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.9) than students at Drake (3.7)
- Drake has a higher acceptance rate (67.2%) than University of Dallas (58.7%)
Drake vs. University of Dallas Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Drake or University of Dallas? 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 University of Dallas and Drake.
- The graduation rate at Drake is higher than University of Dallas (75% vs. 73%)
- Graduates from Drake University earn on average $20,500 more per year than University of Dallas graduates after ten years. ($68,500 vs. $48,000)
- University of Dallas students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Drake graduates. ($24,000 vs. $26,000)
- University of Dallas graduates are paying $20 less per month on federal student loans than Drake graduates. ($248 vs. $268)
- More Drake graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Dallas 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/