- Southern Illinois University-Carbondale is a public school while Drake University is a private school.
- Southern Illinois University-Carbondale is located in Carbondale, IL and Drake University is located in Des Moines, IA.
- Drake University has more expensive tuition of $49,944 than Southern Illinois University-Carbondale ($13,244).
- Drake University has tighter acceptance rate of 68.80% than Southern Illinois University-Carbondale (76.01%).
- Drake University has higher SAT scores of 1,270 than Southern Illinois University-Carbondale (1,030).
- Southern Illinois University-Carbondale is larger with 11,107 students than Drake University (4,685 students).
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| #139 in National Universities #16 in Illinois | Rankings | #2 in Iowa |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Carbondale, IL | Location | Des Moines, IA |
| Known as | Drake | |
| 2 Year Certificate Associate 2-4 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Research University (high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Doctoral/Research University |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $13,244 | Undergraduate | $49,944 |
| $14,148 Illinois residents $31,050 out-of-state | Graduate | $12,777 |
| $10,767 | Financial Aid | $29,576 |
| Admission | ||
| $40 undergraduate $65 graduate | Application Fee | $70 |
| 76.01% | Acceptance Rate | 68.80% |
| 23.05% | Yield | 19.84% |
| 1,030 SAT, 24 ACT | Test Scores | 1,270 SAT, 28 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 11,107 | Total Students | 4,685 |
| 8,000 | Undergraduate | 2,835 |
| 3,107 | Graduate | 1,850 |
| 1,883 | Online Enrollment | 431 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 49% | Graduation Rate | 76% |
| Transfer-out Rate | ||
| 70% | Retention Rate | 83% |
| $49,500 | 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 |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,492) $6,292 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 | ||
| 11 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 10 to 1 |
| 973 Full-time 216 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 300 Full-time 160 Part-time |
| 4,436 Full-time 368 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 980 Full-time 198 Part-time |
| $69,974 for Faculties $54,669 Part-time | Average Salary | $89,285 for Faculties $55,684 Part-time |