Compare the Value of an Education from Drake

Is Drake University Priced Well for its Value?

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What Value Means for You

Understanding the value of your education can mean the difference between overpaying or getting a fair price for your degree fromDrake

Within Iowa, Drake University is Considered a Very High Quality College at a Good Price.

Drake University's overall average net price combined with a very high quality education, results in a good value for the money when compared to other colleges and universities in Iowa. This lands Drake University in the #7 slot on our ranking of Best Colleges for the Money in Iowa.

Nationally, This School is an Excellent Value

Drake University's emphasis on high quality education, combined with its overall low net price, delivers students a great value for the money. This earned Drake a #147 ranking on the Best Colleges for the Money list, when compared to other colleges and universities nationwide.

The following graphic shows how the cost of obtaining a degree at Drake University compares to other similar quality colleges nationwide.

Underpriced	Best	$127,496 - Binghamton University $134,524 - Drake University $134,639 - University of Georgia $135,187 - Allegheny College
	Good	$143,213 - Ohio State University - Main Campus $146,071 - University of Massachusetts Amherst $150,018 - Purdue University - Main Campus $152,721 - The College of New Jersey $155,884 - Westmont College
Average	Fair	$165,879 - University of Puget Sound
	Low	$200,644 - Stevens Institute of Technology
Overpriced	Poor

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The Total Cost for Your Degree Will Be $134,524

On average, a bachelor's degree at Drake University will cost you about $134,524. This is based on an average price (with and without aid) of $32,571 per year and an average of 4.1 years to graduate.

	Amount
Average Yearly Cost	$32,571
Average Years to Graduate	4.1
Estimated Average Total Cost of Degree	$134,524

Many Factors Affect Net Price.

How does the location of this school affect cost? You can save money by going to a school in-state, living at home or living off-campus with a roommate. Please see the net price page for additional factors, such as your family's income, that can influence the price you will pay for college.

Value Varies Depending on Financial Circumstance

The overall price of a college may vary greatly depending on your individual circumstances, thus affecting its value. Most students will not pay the full sticker price and few students fit perfectly into 'averages'. However, to get a sense of how value for your educational dollar might vary based on individual circumstances, look at the table below to determine your likely cost of a bachelor's degree at Drake University. Now compare this value metric for each college you are interested in.

Nationwide Value by Aid Group	Avg Total Degree Cost	Affordability Rank	Value Grade
Students Receiving no Aid	$198,630	938	A-
All Students (With and Without Aid)	$134,524	788	A
Only Students Receiving Aid	$130,432	926	B+

In-State Value by Aid Group	Avg Total Degree Cost	Affordability Rank	Value Grade
Students Receiving no Aid	$198,630	21	B+
All Students (With and Without Aid)	$134,524	21	B
Only Students Receiving Aid	$130,432	21	B-

Note: the Value Grade for in-state students is calculated by looking only at other schools in the state of Iowa.

What is Value? We calculate value by calculating average total cost (net price multiplied by time to graduation) and then compare that number to other schools of similar quality ranking. If the school is priced fairly based on the educational quality it receives a fair ranking. If it is underpriced it receives a good or excellent value. Read the full methodology article for more.

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Compare the Value of an Education from Drake

Is Drake University Priced Well for its Value?

What Value Means for You

Within Iowa, Drake University is Considered a Very High Quality College at a Good Price.

Nationally, This School is an Excellent Value

The Total Cost for Your Degree Will Be $134,524

Value Varies Depending on Financial Circumstance

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