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Overview |
AU | Drew University | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Madison, NJ | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 13,885 | 2,092 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #93 | #391 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | american.edu | drew.edu | ||
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Costs |
AU | Drew University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,070 | $43,074 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,070 | $43,074 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,706 | $16,402 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,369 | $28,183 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,138 | $31,901 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 66% | 99% |
Admission |
AU | Drew University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,510 | 3,855 | ||
| Admitted | 7,926 | 2,801 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 40.6% | 72.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.2% | 11% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 26/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1290/1430 | 1120/1340 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
AU | Drew University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AU | Drew University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,800 | $55,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $279 |
Diversity |
AU | Drew University | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 9% |
Students |
AU | Drew University | ||
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| % In-State | 2% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 94% | 27% | ||
Campus |
AU | Drew University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- American University is larger than than Drew University based on total student enrollment (13,885 students vs. 2,092 students)
AU vs. Drew University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AU or Drew University?
- American University is 23.2% more expensive to attend than Drew University for in-state tuition ($53,070.00 vs. $43,074.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.2% higher at AU than Drew University ($53,070.00 vs. $43,074.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Drew University than AU ($28,183 vs. $41,369)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at American University are 4.4% lower than costs at Drew University ($15,706 vs. $16,402)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Drew University than American University (99% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Drew University students is 17.6% larger than aid received American University ($31,901 vs. $27,138)
AU vs. Drew University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AU or Drew University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Drew University or AU .
- Accepted freshman AU students have a 0.6 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Drew University (3.1)
- Drew University has a higher acceptance rate (72.7%) than AU (40.6%)
AU vs. Drew University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AU or Drew University? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Drew University and AU.
- The graduation rate at AU is higher than Drew University (77% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from American University earn on average $9,300 more per year than Drew University graduates after ten years. ($64,800 vs. $55,500)
- American University students graduate with a $2,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Drew University graduates. ($24,250 vs. $27,000)
- AU graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Drew University graduates. ($250 vs. $279)
- More AU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Drew University students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/