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Overview |
Northwestern | Drake | ||
| Location | Evanston, IL | Des Moines, IA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 23,161 | 4,685 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #15 | #149 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northwestern.edu | drake.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northwestern | Drake | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $62,391 | $47,564 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $62,391 | $47,564 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,440 | $11,570 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,095 | $30,333 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $61,716 | $31,274 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 50% | 100% |
Admission |
Northwestern | Drake | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 51,261 | 8,621 | ||
| Admitted | 3,695 | 5,796 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 7.2% | 67.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 55.2% | 12.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.92 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1490/1570 | 1110/1340 | ||
| 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 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Northwestern | Drake | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northwestern | Drake | ||
| Graduation Rate | 94% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $89,800 | $68,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 84% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,378 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $200 | $268 |
Diversity |
Northwestern | Drake | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 50% | 79% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Northwestern | Drake | ||
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| % In-State | 22% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 67% | 63% | ||
Campus |
Northwestern | Drake | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northwestern University is larger than than Drake based on total student enrollment (23,161 students vs. 4,685 students)
Northwestern vs. Drake Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northwestern or Drake?
- Northwestern University is 31.2% more expensive to attend than Drake for in-state tuition ($62,391.00 vs. $47,564.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.2% higher at Northwestern than Drake University ($62,391.00 vs. $47,564.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northwestern University than Drake ($22,095 vs. $30,333)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Drake University are 68% lower than costs at Northwestern University ($11,570 vs. $19,440)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Drake University than Northwestern University (100% vs. 50%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northwestern University students is 97.3% larger than aid received Drake University ($61,716 vs. $31,274)
Northwestern vs. Drake Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northwestern or Drake? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Drake or Northwestern .
- The average SAT score at Northwestern University (1460) is 236 points higher than at Drake (1224)
- Incoming Northwestern students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at Drake (27)
- Accepted freshman Northwestern students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.92) than students at Drake (3.7)
- Drake has a higher acceptance rate (67.2%) than Northwestern (7.2%)
Northwestern vs. Drake Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northwestern or Drake? 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 Drake and Northwestern.
- The graduation rate at Northwestern is higher than Drake University (94% vs. 75%)
- Graduates from Northwestern University earn on average $21,300 more per year than Drake graduates after ten years. ($89,800 vs. $68,500)
- Northwestern University students graduate with a $6,622 lower median federal student loan debt than Drake graduates. ($19,378 vs. $26,000)
- Northwestern graduates are paying $68 less per month on federal student loans than Drake graduates. ($200 vs. $268)
- More Northwestern graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Drake students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 84%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/