- Drake University is a private school while Illinois State University (Illinois State) is a public school.
- Drake University is located in Des Moines, IA and Illinois State is located in Normal, IL.
- Drake University has more expensive tuition of $49,944 than Illinois State ($28,086).
- Drake University has tighter acceptance rate of 68.80% than Illinois State (89.13%).
- Drake University has higher SAT scores of 1,270 than Illinois State (1,090).
- Illinois State is larger with 20,683 students than Drake University (4,685 students).
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| #2 in Iowa | Rankings | #121 in National Universities #8 in Illinois |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Des Moines, IA | Location | Normal, IL |
Drake| Known as | Illinois State | |
| 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 (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Doctoral/Research University | Carnegie Classification | Research University (high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $49,944 | Undergraduate | $16,021 Illinois residents $28,086 out-of-state |
| $12,777 | Graduate | $10,009 Illinois residents $12,646 out-of-state |
| $29,576 | Financial Aid | $10,441 |
| Admission | ||
| $70 | Application Fee | $55 undergraduate $55 graduate |
| 68.80% | Acceptance Rate | 89.13% |
| 19.84% | Yield | 32.44% |
| 1,270 SAT, 28 ACT | Test Scores | 1,090 SAT, 24 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 4,685 | Total Students | 20,683 |
| 2,835 | Undergraduate | 18,055 |
| 1,850 | Graduate | 2,628 |
| 431 | Online Enrollment | 986 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 76% | Graduation Rate | 66% |
| Transfer-out Rate | ||
| 83% | Retention Rate | 80% |
| $68,700 | Average Earning after Graduation | $51,600 |
| 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: 6,156) $5,740 average annual costs |
| ✔ (20 meals per week) $5,256 average annual costs | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 10 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 19 to 1 |
| 300 Full-time 160 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 915 Full-time 279 Part-time |
| 980 Full-time 198 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 3,191 Full-time 347 Part-time |
| $89,285 for Faculties $55,684 Part-time | Average Salary | $77,055 for Faculties $59,803 Part-time |