- Both Clarke University and Drake University are private.
- Both schools are located in Iowa.
- Drake University has more expensive tuition of $49,944 than Clarke University ($39,600).
- Clarke University has tighter acceptance rate of 63.19% than Drake University (68.80%).
- Drake University has higher SAT scores of 1,270 than Clarke University (1,070).
- Drake University is larger with 4,685 students than Clarke University (965 students).
| Clarke University View More Rivals | Drake University View More Rivals | |
| Rankings | #2 in Iowa | |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Dubuque, IA | Location | Des Moines, IA |
| Known as | Drake | |
| Associate 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 | ||
| $39,600 | Undergraduate | $49,944 |
| $12,224 | Graduate | $12,777 |
| $24,206 | Financial Aid | $29,576 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $70 | |
| 63.19% | Acceptance Rate | 68.80% |
| 22.31% | Yield | 19.84% |
| 1,070 SAT, 20 ACT | Test Scores | 1,270 SAT, 28 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 965 | Total Students | 4,685 |
| 785 | Undergraduate | 2,835 |
| 180 | Graduate | 1,850 |
| 80 | Online Enrollment | 431 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 57% | Graduation Rate | 76% |
| 35% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 67% | Retention Rate | 83% |
| $44,800 | 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: 581) $5,000 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,758) $6,314 average annual costs |
| ✔ (19 meals per week) $5,600 average annual costs | Meal Plan | ✔ (20 meals per week) $5,256 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 9 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 10 to 1 |
| 79 Full-time 55 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 300 Full-time 160 Part-time |
| 233 Full-time 87 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 980 Full-time 198 Part-time |
| $57,076 for Faculties $45,809 Part-time | Average Salary | $89,285 for Faculties $55,684 Part-time |