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Des Moines, IA · Decorah, IA
| Drake University | Luther College | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $29,127/yr | $23,097/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $25,824/yr | $12,517/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $23,000 | $27,000 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $23,275/yr | $12,835/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $25,171/yr | $19,351/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $27,408/yr | $22,204/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $33,126/yr | $29,376/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $244/mo | $286/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $12,452/yr | $11,530/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $10,701/yr | $11,530/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $510/yr | $1,040/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $3,150/yr | $3,015/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $64,835/yr | $65,461/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $52,130/yr | $52,120/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $52,130/yr | $52,120/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 22% | 20% |
| Students taking federal loans | 44% | 65% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 64% | 72% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 1110–1350 | 1078–1406 |
| SAT average | 1292 | 1218 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | 24–29 | 22–29 |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | English 22–30 · Math 22–28 | English 20–29 · Math 20–28 |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 7,741 | 2,447 |
| Students accepted | 4,964 | 1,793 |
| Students who enrolled | 639 | 352 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 13% | 20% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 8% | 11% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | 31% | 28% |
| High-school GPA | Required | Required |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Recommendation letters | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Class rank | Not considered | Optional (considered if sent) |
| College-prep program | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Demonstrated competencies | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other admission tests | Not considered | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Not considered | Not considered |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 74% | 71% |
| Freshmen who come back | 84% | 77% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $71,901/yr | $59,850/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $47,785–$110,436 | $42,196–$82,716 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 77% | 74% |
| White students graduating | 79% | 72% |
| Black students graduating | 45% | 40% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 69% | 56% |
| Asian students graduating | 65% | 83% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $58,233/yr | $49,541/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 87% | 81% |
| Graduate on time | 66% | 61% |
| Pell students who graduate | 61% | 58% |
| First-gen students who finish | 43% | 60% |
| Low-income students who finish | 47% | 51% |
| Students who transfer out | No data reported | 13% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $68,149/yr | $52,207/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Business, Management & Marketing 22% · Communication & Journalism 10% · Biological & Biomedical Sciences 8% | Visual & Performing Arts 15% · Health Professions 15% · Business, Management & Marketing 10% |
| Most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 22% of degrees | Visual & Performing Arts — 15% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Communication & Journalism — 10% of degrees | Health Professions — 15% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 8% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 10% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Health Professions — 8% of degrees | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 10% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Social Sciences — 8% of degrees | Computer & Information Sciences — 7% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Business Administration, Management and Operations — $91,098/yr | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing — $75,533/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 16% | 22% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 2,543 | 1,379 |
| Students per professor | 11 : 1 | 9 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 1,760 | No data reported |
| Average professor pay | $10,431/mo | $8,115/mo |
| Full-time professors | 72% | 88% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Higher Learning Commission | Higher Learning Commission |
| Median family income | $89,603 | $92,364 |
| Setting | City (midsize) | Town (remote) |
| Location | Des Moines, IA | Decorah, IA |
| Region | Plains | Plains |
| Founded | 1881 | 1861 |
| Public or private | Private (nonprofit) | Private (nonprofit) |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral/Professional Universities | Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 4.2% | 15% |
| Men | 39% | 48% |
| Women | 61% | 52% |
| White students | 68% | 71% |
| Black students | 7.8% | 4.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 9.5% | 6.4% |
| Asian students | 4.6% | 1.2% |
| Two or more races | 5.4% | 0% |
| Other / not reported | 0.4% | 2.4% |
| Special type | None | Religiously affiliated |
| First-generation students | 15% | 13% |
| Part-time students | 2.2% | 0.8% |
| Students age 25+ | 3.3% | 0.5% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $13,803/yr | $17,234/yr |
| Endowment | $306.2M | $204.5M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 1,758 | 2,156 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $6,470/yr | $5,280/yr |
| Meal plan charge | $5,388/yr | $5,900/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | 20 meals/week | 19 meals/week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Four-one-four plan |
| Religious affiliation | No data reported | Evangelical Lutheran Church |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | Yes | Yes |
| ROTC | Yes — Army, Air Force | No |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | Yes |
| Credit for life experience | No | No |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | Yes | No |
| Weekend & evening classes | Yes | No |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | No |
| On-campus day care | No | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | Yes |
| Credit for military training | Yes | No |
| Student veteran organization | No | No |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | Yes | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NCAA Division I-FCS | NCAA Division III with football |
| Football team | Yes | Yes |
| Varsity teams | 14 | 19 |
| Student athletes | 387 | 529 |
| Athletic scholarships | $5.0M | $0 |
| Athletics budget | $21.3M | $4.8M |
| Athletics revenue | $21.3M | $5.0M |
| Recruiting spend | $217,012 | $68,582 |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, logo, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.