- Both Graceland University-Lamoni and Drake University are private.
- Both schools are located in Iowa.
- Drake University has more expensive tuition of $49,944 than Graceland University-Lamoni ($33,220).
- Graceland University-Lamoni has tighter acceptance rate of 56.14% than Drake University (68.80%).
- Drake University is larger with 4,685 students than Graceland University-Lamoni (1,237 students).
| Graceland University-Lamoni View More Rivals | Drake University View More Rivals | |
| #13 in Iowa | Rankings | #2 in Iowa |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Lamoni, IA | Location | Des Moines, IA |
| Known as | Drake | |
| 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Other) | Offered Degrees | Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Doctoral/Research University |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $33,220 | Undergraduate | $49,944 |
| $11,991 | Graduate | $12,777 |
| $26,181 | Financial Aid | $29,576 |
| Admission | ||
| $50 | Application Fee | $70 |
| 56.14% | Acceptance Rate | 68.80% |
| 16.22% | Yield | 19.84% |
| Test Scores | 1,270 SAT, 28 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 1,237 | Total Students | 4,685 |
| 885 | Undergraduate | 2,835 |
| 352 | Graduate | 1,850 |
| 352 | Online Enrollment | 431 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 48% | Graduation Rate | 76% |
| Transfer-out Rate | ||
| 61% | Retention Rate | 83% |
| $40,200 | Average Earning after Graduation | $68,700 |
| 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 |
| Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 745) $3,900 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,758) $6,314 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (20 meals per week) $5,256 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 13 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 10 to 1 |
| 61 Full-time 69 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 300 Full-time 160 Part-time |
| 218 Full-time 106 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 980 Full-time 198 Part-time |
| $55,922 for Faculties $45,632 Part-time | Average Salary | $89,285 for Faculties $55,684 Part-time |