- Both Buena Vista University and Drake University are private.
- Both schools are located in Iowa.
- Drake University has more expensive tuition of $49,944 than Buena Vista University ($40,190).
- Buena Vista University has tighter acceptance rate of 63.85% than Drake University (68.80%).
- Drake University has higher SAT scores of 1,270 than Buena Vista University (1,020).
- Drake University is larger with 4,685 students than Buena Vista University (1,973 students).
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| Rankings | #2 in Iowa | |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Storm Lake, IA | Location | Des Moines, IA |
| Known as | Drake | |
| Bachelor's Master's | Offered Degrees | Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Master's College and University (medium programs) | Carnegie Classification | Doctoral/Research University |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $40,190 | Undergraduate | $49,944 |
| $10,170 | Graduate | $12,777 |
| $20,292 | Financial Aid | $29,576 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $70 | |
| 63.85% | Acceptance Rate | 68.80% |
| 21.53% | Yield | 19.84% |
| 1,020 SAT, 22 ACT | Test Scores | 1,270 SAT, 28 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 1,973 | Total Students | 4,685 |
| 1,474 | Undergraduate | 2,835 |
| 499 | Graduate | 1,850 |
| 978 | Online Enrollment | 431 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 57% | Graduation Rate | 76% |
| Transfer-out Rate | ||
| 76% | Retention Rate | 83% |
| $42,600 | 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: 836) $5,266 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,758) $6,314 average annual costs |
| ✔ (19 meals per week) $5,414 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 |
| 61 Full-time 222 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 300 Full-time 160 Part-time |
| 257 Full-time 235 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 980 Full-time 198 Part-time |
| $59,483 for Faculties $50,268 Part-time | Average Salary | $89,285 for Faculties $55,684 Part-time |