| Drake vs. UNI |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#127 in National Universities #2 in Iowa Colleges | Rankings* | #9 in Federal Region VII Universities #7 in Iowa Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Doctoral/Research University | School Type | Public, four-years Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Other) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$51,960 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$9,936 Iowa Residents $21,712 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$12,825 | Graduate Tuition | expensive$11,602 Iowa Residents $23,304 Out-of-State |
| More$30,485 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$6,381 |
| Admission | ||
| Higher1,300 SAT 27 ACT | Test Scores | Lower1,170 SAT 22 ACT |
| Tighter63.85% | Acceptance Rate | Easier92.74% |
| Lower9.80% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable31.10% |
| 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 Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores |
| 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 | Larger9,278 |
| Smaller2,585 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger7,711 |
| Larger1,760 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller1,567 |
| Smaller546 | Online Student Population | Larger1,482 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher74% | Graduate Rate | Lower68% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 22% |
| Higher84% | Retention Rate | Lower82% |
| 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: 3,593) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,256) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,550) |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty11 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty18 to 1 |
| 454 | Number of faculty | 559 |
| Higher$93,608 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$77,243 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.