- Both Bradley University and Drake University are private.
- Bradley University is located in Peoria, IL and Drake University is located in Des Moines, IA.
- Drake University has more expensive tuition of $49,944 than Bradley University ($39,680).
- Drake University has tighter acceptance rate of 68.80% than Bradley University (71.37%).
- Drake University has higher SAT scores of 1,270 than Bradley University (1,180).
- Bradley University is larger with 5,552 students than Drake University (4,685 students).
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| #12 in Illinois | Rankings | #2 in Iowa |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Peoria, IL | Location | Des Moines, IA |
| Known as | Drake | |
| Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Doctoral/Research University | Carnegie Classification | Doctoral/Research University |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $39,680 | Undergraduate | $49,944 |
| $19,014 | Graduate | $12,777 |
| $23,152 | Financial Aid | $29,576 |
| Admission | ||
| $40 | Application Fee | $70 |
| 71.37% | Acceptance Rate | 68.80% |
| 17.34% | Yield | 19.84% |
| 1,180 SAT, 27 ACT | Test Scores | 1,270 SAT, 28 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 5,552 | Total Students | 4,685 |
| 4,143 | Undergraduate | 2,835 |
| 1,409 | Graduate | 1,850 |
| 911 | Online Enrollment | 431 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 76% | Graduation Rate | 76% |
| Transfer-out Rate | ||
| 83% | Retention Rate | 83% |
| $58,300 | 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 |
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,912) $6,998 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,758) $6,314 average annual costs |
| ✔ (21 meals per week) $5,198 average annual costs | Meal Plan | ✔ (20 meals per week) $5,256 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 12 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 10 to 1 |
| 314 Full-time 174 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 300 Full-time 160 Part-time |
| 830 Full-time 184 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 980 Full-time 198 Part-time |
| $82,145 for Faculties $61,644 Part-time | Average Salary | $89,285 for Faculties $55,684 Part-time |