- University of Northern Iowa (UNI) is a public school while Drake University is a private school.
- Both schools are located in Iowa.
- Drake University has more expensive tuition of $49,944 than UNI ($21,272).
- Drake University has tighter acceptance rate of 68.80% than UNI (80.83%).
- Drake University has higher SAT scores of 1,270 than UNI (1,150).
- UNI is larger with 8,945 students than Drake University (4,685 students).
University of Northern Iowa View More Rivals | Drake University View More Rivals | |
| #14 in Iowa | Rankings | #2 in Iowa |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Cedar Falls, IA | Location | Des Moines, IA |
UNI| Known as | Drake | |
| Bachelor's Master's 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 | ||
| $9,728 Iowa residents $21,272 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $49,944 |
| $11,362 Iowa residents $22,834 out-of-state | Graduate | $12,777 |
| $7,433 | Financial Aid | $29,576 |
| Admission | ||
| $40 undergraduate $60 graduate | Application Fee | $70 |
| 80.83% | Acceptance Rate | 68.80% |
| 41.30% | Yield | 19.84% |
| 1,150 SAT, 22 ACT | Test Scores | 1,270 SAT, 28 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 8,945 | Total Students | 4,685 |
| 7,735 | Undergraduate | 2,835 |
| 1,210 | Graduate | 1,850 |
| 955 | Online Enrollment | 431 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 63% | Graduation Rate | 76% |
| 25% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 83% | Retention Rate | 83% |
| $49,700 | 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 Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,593) $4,793 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 | ||
| 17 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 10 to 1 |
| 461 Full-time 130 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 300 Full-time 160 Part-time |
| 1,437 Full-time 320 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 980 Full-time 198 Part-time |
| $75,693 for Faculties $66,819 Part-time | Average Salary | $89,285 for Faculties $55,684 Part-time |