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