A degree from Drake can help you land a job just about anywhere.

While Drake is fairly inexpensive as far as private schools are concerned, my personal opinion is that the sub-par academics and guidance that the school offers negate the benefits of the school's low tuition. Tuition only gets higher every year at Drake and I didn't feel like I was being given then one-on-one guidance in designing my four-year plan or the preparation for graduate school that my admissions counselors promised when I first toured the school. For those who just want to get a diploma while enjoying the college experience, partying hard, and not having to get too stressed about school - this is the perfect place for you and that's okay! For those who have goals that include education beyond Drake and really desire to get the most out of college without over-spending, it might be worth it to consider braving the woes of a state school like the University of Iowa or the U of Minnesota - Twin Cities where you're likely to get a much better education at an even lower cost.

I would go to Drake without a doubt if the costs were about $10,000 less. Even with lots of automatic merit scholarships this isn't enough to convince me to go there.

This school is definitely a bang for the buck. It is cheaper than most Universities including some state schools. Also the academics outweigh the price of tuition because you are paying for your future.

I am going to need a lot of financial aid to be able to afford Drake!