- Both Simpson College and Drake University are private.
- Both schools are located in Iowa.
- Drake University has more expensive tuition of $49,944 than Simpson College ($46,212).
- Drake University has tighter acceptance rate of 68.80% than Simpson College (83.86%).
- Drake University is larger with 4,685 students than Simpson College (1,151 students).
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| #80 in Liberal Arts Colleges #3 in Iowa | Rankings | #2 in Iowa |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Indianola, IA | Location | Des Moines, IA |
| Known as | Drake | |
| Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's | Offered Degrees | Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Baccalaureate College - Diverse Fields | Carnegie Classification | Doctoral/Research University |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $46,212 | Undergraduate | $49,944 |
| $7,244 | Graduate | $12,777 |
| $33,371 | Financial Aid | $29,576 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $70 | |
| 83.86% | Acceptance Rate | 68.80% |
| 28.54% | Yield | 19.84% |
| Test Scores | 1,270 SAT, 28 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 1,151 | Total Students | 4,685 |
| 1,127 | Undergraduate | 2,835 |
| 24 | Graduate | 1,850 |
| 53 | Online Enrollment | 431 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 66% | Graduation Rate | 76% |
| Transfer-out Rate | ||
| 78% | Retention Rate | 83% |
| $51,200 | Average Earning after Graduation | $68,700 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,294) $4,680 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,758) $6,314 average annual costs |
| ✔ (19 meals per week) $4,974 average annual costs | Meal Plan | ✔ (20 meals per week) $5,256 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 10 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 10 to 1 |
| 80 Full-time 65 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 300 Full-time 160 Part-time |
| 215 Full-time 123 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 980 Full-time 198 Part-time |
| $60,956 for Faculties $57,395 Part-time | Average Salary | $89,285 for Faculties $55,684 Part-time |