- Drake University is a private school while Indiana State University (ISU) is a public school.
- Drake University is located in Des Moines, IA and ISU is located in Terre Haute, IN.
- Drake University has more expensive tuition of $49,944 than ISU ($21,734).
- Drake University has tighter acceptance rate of 68.80% than ISU (84.51%).
- ISU is larger with 8,658 students than Drake University (4,685 students).
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| #2 in Iowa | Rankings | #253 in National Universities #24 in Indiana |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Des Moines, IA | Location | Terre Haute, IN |
Drake| Known as | ISU | |
| Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate 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 | ||
| $49,944 | Undergraduate | $9,992 Indiana residents $21,734 out-of-state |
| $12,777 | Graduate | $8,380 Indiana residents $16,210 out-of-state |
| $29,576 | Financial Aid | $8,858 |
| Admission | ||
| $70 | Application Fee | $25 undergraduate $45 graduate |
| 68.80% | Acceptance Rate | 84.51% |
| 19.84% | Yield | 27.14% |
| 1,270 SAT, 28 ACT | Test Scores | |
| Student Population | ||
| 4,685 | Total Students | 8,658 |
| 2,835 | Undergraduate | 6,965 |
| 1,850 | Graduate | 1,693 |
| 431 | Online Enrollment | 2,524 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 76% | Graduation Rate | 44% |
| Transfer-out Rate | ||
| 83% | Retention Rate | 64% |
| $68,700 | Average Earning after Graduation | $42,600 |
| 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: 3,929) $7,450 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 | 16 to 1 |
| 300 Full-time 160 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 457 Full-time 159 Part-time |
| 980 Full-time 198 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 1,450 Full-time 335 Part-time |
| $89,285 for Faculties $55,684 Part-time | Average Salary | $68,210 for Faculties $50,493 Part-time |