- Both Drake University and Bradley University are private.
- Drake University is located in Des Moines, IA and Bradley University is located in Peoria, IL.
- 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).
Drake University View More Rivals | Bradley University View More Rivals | |
| #2 in Iowa | Rankings | #12 in Illinois |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Des Moines, IA | Location | Peoria, IL |
Drake| Known as | | |
| Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Doctoral/Research University | Carnegie Classification | Doctoral/Research University |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $49,944 | Undergraduate | $39,680 |
| $12,777 | Graduate | $19,014 |
| $29,576 | Financial Aid | $23,152 |
| Admission | ||
| $70 | Application Fee | $40 |
| 68.80% | Acceptance Rate | 71.37% |
| 19.84% | Yield | 17.34% |
| 1,270 SAT, 28 ACT | Test Scores | 1,180 SAT, 27 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 4,685 | Total Students | 5,552 |
| 2,835 | Undergraduate | 4,143 |
| 1,850 | Graduate | 1,409 |
| 431 | Online Enrollment | 911 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 76% | Graduation Rate | 76% |
| Transfer-out Rate | ||
| 83% | Retention Rate | 83% |
| $68,700 | Average Earning after Graduation | $58,300 |
| 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 Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,758) $6,314 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,912) $6,998 average annual costs |
| ✔ (20 meals per week) $5,256 average annual costs | Meal Plan | ✔ (21 meals per week) $5,198 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 10 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 12 to 1 |
| 300 Full-time 160 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 314 Full-time 174 Part-time |
| 980 Full-time 198 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 830 Full-time 184 Part-time |
| $89,285 for Faculties $55,684 Part-time | Average Salary | $82,145 for Faculties $61,644 Part-time |