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Overview |
BC | Drew University | ||
| Location | Chestnut Hill, MA | Madison, NJ | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 15,280 | 2,226 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #50 | #327 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bc.edu | drew.edu | ||
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Costs |
BC | Drew University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $66,410 | $44,260 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $66,410 | $44,260 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,475 | $17,640 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $32,590 | $28,193 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $51,099 | $33,097 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 43% | 98% |
Admission |
BC | Drew University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 36,069 | 4,604 | ||
| Admitted | 5,645 | 3,197 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 15.7% | 69.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 41.4% | 12.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.86 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 33/34 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1430/1540 | 1110/1320 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
BC | Drew University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BC | Drew University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 91% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $90,900 | $55,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 90% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $279 |
Diversity |
BC | Drew University | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 13% | ||
| % Women | 20% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 62% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 9% |
Students |
BC | Drew University | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 28% | ||
Campus |
BC | Drew University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Boston College is larger than than Drew University based on total student enrollment (15,280 students vs. 2,226 students)
BC vs. Drew University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BC or Drew University?
- Boston College is 50% more expensive to attend than Drew University for in-state tuition ($66,410.00 vs. $44,260.00)
- Out of state tuition is 50% higher at BC than Drew University ($66,410.00 vs. $44,260.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Drew University than BC ($28,193 vs. $32,590)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Drew University are 4.7% lower than costs at Boston College ($17,640 vs. $18,475)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Drew University than Boston College (98% vs. 43%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Boston College students is 54.4% larger than aid received Drew University ($51,099 vs. $33,097)
BC vs. Drew University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BC or Drew University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Drew University or BC .
- Accepted freshman BC students have a 0.76 point higher average high school GPA (3.86) than students at Drew University (3.1)
- Drew University has a higher acceptance rate (69.4%) than BC (15.7%)
BC vs. Drew University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BC 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 BC.
- The graduation rate at BC is higher than Drew University (91% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Boston College earn on average $35,400 more per year than Drew University graduates after ten years. ($90,900 vs. $55,500)
- Boston College students graduate with a $8,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Drew University graduates. ($19,000 vs. $27,000)
- BC graduates are paying $83 less per month on federal student loans than Drew University graduates. ($196 vs. $279)
- More BC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Drew University students, three years after graduation. (90% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/