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Northeastern BC NYU Babson Tufts UMass Brandeis University Lehigh Colgate George Washington Binghamton University Villanova| Boston University | Drew University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
BU | Drew University | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Madison, NJ | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 36,714 | 2,092 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #79 | #391 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | bu.edu | drew.edu | ||
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Costs |
BU | Drew University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,050 | $43,074 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,050 | $43,074 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,400 | $16,402 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,829 | $28,183 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $51,565 | $31,901 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 48% | 99% |
Admission |
BU | Drew University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 80,796 | 3,855 | ||
| Admitted | 11,607 | 2,801 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 14.4% | 72.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.3% | 11% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 26/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1350/1500 | 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 4, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
BU | Drew University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
BU | Drew University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 85% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $72,000 | $55,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
BU | Drew University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 43% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 20% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 9% |
Students |
BU | Drew University | ||
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| % In-State | 14% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 61% | 27% | ||
Campus |
BU | Drew University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Boston University is larger than than Drew University based on total student enrollment (36,714 students vs. 2,092 students)
BU vs. Drew University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, BU or Drew University?
- Boston University is 41.7% more expensive to attend than Drew University for in-state tuition ($61,050.00 vs. $43,074.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.7% higher at BU than Drew University ($61,050.00 vs. $43,074.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Boston University than Drew University ($27,829 vs. $28,183)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Drew University are 6.1% lower than costs at Boston University ($16,402 vs. $17,400)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Drew University than Boston University (99% vs. 48%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Boston University students is 61.6% larger than aid received Drew University ($51,565 vs. $31,901)
BU vs. Drew University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, BU or Drew University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Drew University or BU .
- Accepted freshman BU students have a 0.69 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Drew University (3.1)
- Drew University has a higher acceptance rate (72.7%) than BU (14.4%)
BU vs. Drew University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, BU 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 BU.
- The graduation rate at BU is higher than Drew University (85% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Boston University earn on average $16,500 more per year than Drew University graduates after ten years. ($72,000 vs. $55,500)
- Drew University and BU graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Drew University and BU graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More BU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Drew University students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/