| Drake vs. Illinois State |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#127 in National Universities #2 in Iowa Colleges | Rankings* | #209 in National Universities #14 in Illinois Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Doctoral/Research University | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$51,960 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$14,410 Illinois Residents $26,058 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$12,825 | Graduate Tuition | expensive$10,218 Illinois Residents $13,062 Out-of-State |
| More$30,485 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$11,166 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,300 SAT 27 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,100 SAT 24 ACT |
| Tighter63.85% | Acceptance Rate | Easier88.15% |
| Lower9.80% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable22.53% |
| High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Record Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller4,345 | Total Enrollment | Larger21,546 |
| Smaller2,585 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger19,107 |
| Smaller1,760 | Graduate Student Population | Larger2,439 |
| Smaller546 | Online Student Population | Larger1,302 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher74% | Graduate Rate | Lower65% |
| Higher84% | Retention Rate | Lower81% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,758) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 6,156) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,256) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,862) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty11 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty19 to 1 |
| 454 | Number of faculty | 1,240 |
| Higher$93,608 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$85,250 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.