For the academic year 2023-2024, Drake's tuition & fees is $49,944 for first-year students. Compared to similar schools, its Drake's tuition is quite high. The average tuition of the schools is $32,826.
The average tuition of similar schools to Drake is higher than 4-year colleges' average, which is $25,111 in 2024.
Loyola University Chicago has the most expensive tuition & fees of $51,716 and Southern Illinois University-Carbondale has the lowest tuition & fees of $13,244 among the schools.
The average itemized cost for schools similar to Drake is as follows:
The following table compares 2024 tuition, fees, and other colleges expenses between Drake and similar schools to it. You can compare these schools on a variety of aspects at college comparison page.
| School Name | Tuition & Fees | Cost Per Credit Hour | Books & Supplies | Living Costs | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | On Campus | Off Campus | ||
| Bradley UniversityPeoria, IL | $39,680 | $1,039 | $1,200 | $12,850 | $12,850 | ||
| Illinois State UniversityNormal, IL | $14,121 | $23,479 | $402 | $804 | $830 | $11,584 | $12,048 |
| Loyola University ChicagoChicago, IL | $51,716 | $925 | $1,200 | $16,894 | $15,556 | ||
| Southern Illinois University-CarbondaleCarbondale, IL | $13,244 | $13,244 | $321 | $321 | $1,100 | $12,114 | $12,668 |
| University of EvansvilleEvansville, IN | $42,676 | $1,150 | $1,200 | $14,270 | $13,438 | ||
| Indiana State UniversityTerre Haute, IN | $9,992 | $21,734 | $351 | $758 | $1,200 | $11,483 | $11,483 |
| Valparaiso UniversityValparaiso, IN | $46,588 | $1,840 | $1,200 | $13,306 | $11,800 | ||
| Drake UniversityDes Moines, IA | $49,944 | $1,325 | $1,100 | $11,858 | $9,360 | ||
| University of Northern IowaCedar Falls, IA | $9,728 | $21,272 | $350 | $832 | $800 | $9,648 | $9,648 |
| Missouri State University-SpringfieldSpringfield, MO | $9,024 | $17,928 | $279 | $597 | $1,200 | $10,230 | $9,724 |
| Average | $11,222 | $32,826 | $341 | $959 | $1,103 | $12,424 | $11,858 |