Concordia University-Irvine vs Drake
Side by side: Mass and confession times, faith grades, academics, cost after aid and outcomes.
Concordia University-IrvineIrvine, CACatholic life on campusACatholic life: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.Drake UniversityDes Moines, IACatholic life on campus
At a glance
- Drake lists Mass every weekday.
- Drake has the higher graduation rate: 74% against 58% at Concordia University-Irvine.
- For families earning $48,001 to $75,000, Concordia University-Irvine has the lower price after aid: $22,202 a year, against $25,171 at Drake.
- Median earnings ten years after entry are higher at Drake: $71,901, against $65,083 at Concordia University-Irvine.
Catholic life
Faith or Catholic life grade
ACatholic life: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Compass Score
ACompass Score: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Mass times
Every weekday
Confession times
5 times a week
Eucharistic adoration
2 times a week
Campus ministry
2 listed
The college
Control
Private nonprofit
Private nonprofit
Location
Irvine, CA
Des Moines, IA
Setting
City
City
Students
3,481
4,504
Academics
Academic Excellence grade
CAcademic Excellence: Mixed (grade C): 55 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
BAcademic Excellence: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Admission rate
66%
64%
Average SAT
1292
ACT middle 50%
24–29
Graduation rate
58%
74%
First-year retention
75%
84%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$28,115
$29,127
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$25,431
$25,824
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$26,012
$23,275
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$22,202
$25,171
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$26,339
$27,408
Net price, over $110,000 income
$31,967
$33,126
Median debt
$24,247
$23,000
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$65,083
$71,901
The grades and the Compass Score are Catholic School Compass ratings from documented sources; each college’s page lists its sources. Cost, admission, graduation, earnings and debt are federal data. This page does not rank the two colleges.