- Both Drake University and Valparaiso University (VU) are private.
- Drake University is located in Des Moines, IA and VU is located in Valparaiso, IN.
- Drake University has more expensive tuition of $49,944 than VU ($46,588).
- Drake University has tighter acceptance rate of 68.80% than VU (84.28%).
- Drake University has higher SAT scores of 1,270 than VU (1,240).
- Drake University is larger with 4,685 students than VU (2,958 students).
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| #2 in Iowa | Rankings | #19 in Indiana |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Des Moines, IA | Location | Valparaiso, IN |
Drake| Known as | VU | |
| Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Associate 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 | $46,588 |
| $12,777 | Graduate | $12,764 |
| $29,576 | Financial Aid | $40,463 |
| Admission | ||
| $70 | Application Fee | $30 |
| 68.80% | Acceptance Rate | 84.28% |
| 19.84% | Yield | 12.04% |
| 1,270 SAT, 28 ACT | Test Scores | 1,240 SAT, 28 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 4,685 | Total Students | 2,958 |
| 2,835 | Undergraduate | 2,349 |
| 1,850 | Graduate | 609 |
| 431 | Online Enrollment | 93 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 76% | Graduation Rate | 69% |
| Transfer-out Rate | ||
| 83% | Retention Rate | 77% |
| $68,700 | Average Earning after Graduation | $54,400 |
| 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: 2,033) $8,116 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 | 11 to 1 |
| 300 Full-time 160 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 242 Full-time 96 Part-time |
| 980 Full-time 198 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 665 Full-time 132 Part-time |
| $89,285 for Faculties $55,684 Part-time | Average Salary | $66,206 for Faculties $55,427 Part-time |