- Both Drake University and Loyola University Chicago are private.
- Drake University is located in Des Moines, IA and Loyola University Chicago is located in Chicago, IL.
- Loyola University Chicago has more expensive tuition of $51,716 than Drake University ($49,944).
- Drake University has tighter acceptance rate of 68.80% than Loyola University Chicago (70.59%).
- Loyola University Chicago has higher SAT scores of 1,275 than Drake University (1,270).
- Loyola University Chicago is larger with 16,899 students than Drake University (4,685 students).
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| #2 in Iowa | Rankings | #98 in National Universities #11 in Illinois |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Des Moines, IA | Location | Chicago, IL |
Drake| Known as | | |
| Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Associate 2-4 Year Certificate 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 | $51,716 |
| $12,777 | Graduate | $22,305 |
| $29,576 | Financial Aid | $24,072 |
| Admission | ||
| $70 | Application Fee | |
| 68.80% | Acceptance Rate | 70.59% |
| 19.84% | Yield | 15.95% |
| 1,270 SAT, 28 ACT | Test Scores | 1,275 SAT, 29 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 4,685 | Total Students | 16,899 |
| 2,835 | Undergraduate | 11,703 |
| 1,850 | Graduate | 5,196 |
| 431 | Online Enrollment | 2,215 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 76% | Graduation Rate | 70% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 22% | |
| 83% | Retention Rate | 81% |
| $68,700 | Average Earning after Graduation | $63,500 |
| 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 Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,758) $6,314 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,846) $9,690 average annual costs |
| ✔ (20 meals per week) $5,256 average annual costs | Meal Plan | ✔ (19 meals per week) $5,830 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 10 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 13 to 1 |
| 300 Full-time 160 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 917 Full-time 874 Part-time |
| 980 Full-time 198 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 2,350 Full-time 1,123 Part-time |
| $89,285 for Faculties $55,684 Part-time | Average Salary | $99,744 for Faculties $81,293 Part-time |