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American vs. Drake

The following statements compare American University and Drake University with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
  • Both schools are private.
  • American's tuition ($58,771) is more expensive than Drake ($51,960).
  • American's acceptance rate (61.96%) is lower than Drake (63.85%).
  • American has higher yield (15.62%) than Drake (9.80%).
  • American's SAT score (1,370) is higher than Drake (1,300).
  • American's students to faculty ratio (10 to 1) is lower than Drake (11 to 1).
  • American (12,321 students) is larger than Drake (4,345 students) with more enrolled students.
  • American ($33,548) has higher amount of financial aid than Drake ($33,072).
  • American's graduation rate (75%) is higher than Drake (74%).
American University

American University

Private, 4 years • Washington, DC #57 National Universities, #3 in District of Columbia more rivals
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$58,771
Financial Aid
$33,548
Test Scores
1,370 SAT
31 ACT
Admission
61.96% Acceptance Rate
15.62% Yield
Enrollment
7,476 Undergraduate
4,845 Graduate
895 Online Students
Graduation Rate
75% Graduation Rate
88% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
10 to 1 Students to Faculty
846 Faculties (full-time)
2,706 Staffs (full-time)
$123,494 Faculty Salary
$97,171 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
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Drake University

Drake University

Private, 4 years • Des Moines, IA #83 National Universities, #2 in Iowa more rivals
Offered Degrees
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$51,960
Financial Aid
$33,072
Test Scores
1,300 SAT
27 ACT
Admission
63.85% Acceptance Rate
9.80% Yield
Enrollment
2,585 Undergraduate
1,760 Graduate
546 Online Students
Graduation Rate
74% Graduation Rate
84% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
11 to 1 Students to Faculty
302 Faculties (full-time)
994 Staffs (full-time)
$93,608 Faculty Salary
$59,109 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
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