Colleges Compare Drake University vs Luther College Drake University vs Luther College Drake University is harder to get into (64% vs 72% admitted), but students with aid paid less there on average: $23,945 vs $29,415 a year.
Highlighted = the better number: lower price or debt, higher rate or pay.
Getting in Measure Drake University Luther College Admit rate 64% 72% SAT, enrolled first-years (middle 50%) 1110–1350 1078–1406 ACT, enrolled first-years (middle 50%) 24–29 22–29 SAT or ACT for fall 2027 Not checked yet Not checked yet Next deadline Not checked yet Not checked yet
Cost Measure Drake University Luther College Sticker price per year $65,475 $67,611 Average paid after grants $29,415 $23,945
What families with aid paid, by income Measure Drake University Luther College Under $30,000 $28,458 $15,244 $30,000–$48,000 $25,119 $15,061 $48,000–$75,000 $25,416 $16,942 $75,000–$110,000 $28,365 $21,299 Over $110,000 $32,318 $29,332
After you start Measure Drake University Luther College Undergrads 2,543 1,379 Graduate within 6 years 77% 75% Come back for year two 84% 77% Median earnings 10 years after starting $78,855 $61,821 Median debt at graduation $21,500 $27,000
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