The next list compares two colleges briefly in important perspectives. You can compare two colleges with comprehensive information on the full comparison page.
  • UNI is a public and Drake University is a private (not-for-profit) school and both are four-years schools.
  • Drake University has more expensive tuition & fees ($49,944) than UNI ($21,272).
  • It is harder to admit to Drake University than UNI.
  • Drake University has a higher submitted SAT score (1,150) than UNI (1,150).
  • Drake University has higher submitted ACT score (22) than UNI (22).
  • UNI has more students with 8,945 students while Drake University has 4,685 students.
  • Drake University has a lower number of students per faculty with 10 to 1 while UNI's ratio is 17 to 1.
  • UNI has more full-time faculties with 461 faculties while Drake University has 300 full-time faculties.
The following table compares the two rival schools - University of Northern Iowa and Drake University.
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UNIvs.Drake University
Cedar Falls, IowaLocationDes Moines, Iowa
Four-years, PublicSchool Typefour-years, Private (not-for-profit)
Doctor's degreeHighest Degree OfferedDoctor's degree
Master's College and University (larger programs)Carnegie ClassificationDoctoral / Research University
In-State$9,728
Out-Of-State$21,272
2024 Tuition & Fees$49,944
74%% Receiving Financial Aid97%
$7,433Average Amount of Financial Aid$29,576
94.95 %Acceptance Rates67.23 %
32.92 %Yield (Enrollment Rates)12.65 %
1,150SAT Score1,270
22ACT Score28
63 %Graduation Rate76 %
25 %Transfer-out Rate-
83 %Retention Rate83 %
8,945Student Population4,685
461Number of Faculties300
17 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio10 to 1
Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Teacher CertificationSpecial Learning OpportunitiesDistance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening College, Teacher Certification
Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services, On-campus daycareOn Campus Student ServicesAcademic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services

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