Drake vs. Lipscomb

The following statements compare Drake University and Lipscomb 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 Lipscomb ($38,824).
  • Drake's acceptance rate (67.23%) is lower than Lipscomb (71.12%).
  • Lipscomb has higher yield (26.53%) than Drake (12.65%).
  • Drake's SAT score (1,270) is higher than Lipscomb (1,230).
  • Drake's students to faculty ratio (10 to 1) is lower than Lipscomb (13 to 1).
  • Lipscomb (4,704 students) is larger than Drake (4,685 students) with more enrolled students.
  • Drake ($29,576) has higher amount of financial aid than Lipscomb ($22,046).
  • Drake's graduation rate (76%) is higher than Lipscomb (69%).
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
1,270 SAT
28 ACT
Admission
67.23% Acceptance Rate
12.65% 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
-$6,314 annual charge
-1,758 capacity
Board/Meal Plan Offered
-$5,256 annual charge
Lipscomb University

Lipscomb University

Private, 4 years • Nashville, TN #120 National Universities, #2 in Tennessee more rivals
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$38,824
Financial Aid
$22,046
Test Scores
1,230 SAT
27 ACT
Admission
71.12% Acceptance Rate
26.53% Yield
Enrollment
2,955 Undergraduate
1,749 Graduate
459 Online Students
Graduation Rate
69% Graduation Rate
84% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
13 to 1 Students to Faculty
232 Faculties (full-time)
826 Staffs (full-time)
$72,202 Faculty Salary
$58,604 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$8,040 annual charge
-1,600 capacity
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