VU vs. Drake

The following statements compare Valparaiso University and Drake University with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
  • Both schools are private.
  • Drake's tuition ($49,944) is more expensive than VU ($46,588).
  • Drake's acceptance rate (64.13%) is lower than VU (92.22%).
  • Drake has higher yield (12.87%) than VU (10.54%).
  • Drake's SAT score (1,280) is higher than VU (1,200).
  • Drake's students to faculty ratio (10 to 1) is lower than VU (11 to 1).
  • Drake (4,685 students) is larger than VU (2,958 students) with more enrolled students.
  • VU ($40,463) has higher amount of financial aid than Drake ($29,576).
  • Drake's graduation rate (76%) is higher than VU (69%).
Valparaiso University

Valparaiso University

Private, 4 years • Valparaiso, IN #19 in Indiana more rivals
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$46,588
Financial Aid
$40,463
Test Scores
1,200 SAT
29 ACT
Admission
92.22% Acceptance Rate
10.54% Yield
Enrollment
2,349 Undergraduate
609 Graduate
93 Online Students
Graduation Rate
69% Graduation Rate
77% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
11 to 1 Students to Faculty
242 Faculties (full-time)
665 Staffs (full-time)
$66,206 Faculty Salary
$55,427 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$8,198 annual charge
-1,660 capacity
Drake University

Drake University

Private, 4 years • Des Moines, IA #2 in Iowa more rivals
Offered Degrees
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$49,944
Financial Aid
$29,576
Test Scores
1,280 SAT
27 ACT
Admission
64.13% Acceptance Rate
12.87% Yield
Enrollment
2,835 Undergraduate
1,850 Graduate
431 Online Students
Graduation Rate
76% Graduation Rate
83% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
10 to 1 Students to Faculty
300 Faculties (full-time)
980 Staffs (full-time)
$89,285 Faculty Salary
$55,684 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$6,470 annual charge
-1,758 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
-$5,388 annual charge
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