Key differences on Getting in
- 1
Milwaukee School of Engineering's yield is 7 pts higher than Drake's
Yield rate - 2
Milwaukee School of Engineering admits 59% vs. 64% at Drake
Acceptance rate
Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
Acceptance and yield, test score ranges, test policy, and what each college weighs.
The funnel
Quad's selectivity
- DrakeSelective
- Milwaukee School of EngineeringSelective
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
SAT total,
Axis runs 1000–1600. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
ACT composite,
Axis runs 20–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- DrakeTest-optional
- Milwaukee School of EngineeringTest-blind
How they read a record
Drake
GPA and the high school record are required; a college-prep program is considered.
Milwaukee School of Engineering
GPA and the high school record are required.
What they look at
| Factor | Drake | Milwaukee School of Engineering |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Required | Required |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Not considered | Not considered |
| College-prep program | Considered | Not considered |
| Recommendations | Considered | Not considered |
| Essay | Considered | Not considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Considered | Not considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Considered | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other tests | Not considered | Not considered |
Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;College Scorecard, Entered fall 2023;College Scorecard, most recent releaseAbout the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Figures are the newest each college has published; years can differ between colleges. Each value's ⓘ shows its source and year. Why