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Overview |
Drew University | Austin College | ||
| Location | Madison, NJ | Sherman, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,226 | 1,136 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #327 | #163 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | drew.edu | austincollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Drew University | Austin College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,260 | $46,290 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,260 | $46,290 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,640 | $13,495 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,193 | $24,777 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,097 | $35,022 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Drew University | Austin College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,604 | 5,474 | ||
| Admitted | 3,197 | 2,554 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.4% | 46.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.6% | 11.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 26/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1320 | 1170/1340 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 | Jul 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Drew University | Austin College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Drew University | Austin College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 75% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,500 | $54,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Drew University | Austin College | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 1% | ||
| % International | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 3% |
Students |
Drew University | Austin College | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 8% | ||
Campus |
Drew University | Austin College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Drew University is larger than than Austin College based on total student enrollment (2,226 students vs. 1,136 students)
Drew University vs. Austin College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Drew University or Austin College?
- Austin College is 4.6% more expensive to attend than Drew University for in-state tuition ($46,290.00 vs. $44,260.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.6% higher at Austin College than Drew University ($46,290.00 vs. $44,260.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Austin College than Drew University ($24,777 vs. $28,193)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Austin College are 30.7% lower than costs at Drew University ($13,495 vs. $17,640)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Austin College than Drew University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Austin College students is 5.8% larger than aid received Drew University ($35,022 vs. $33,097)
Drew University vs. Austin College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Drew University or Austin College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Austin College or Drew University .
- Accepted freshman Austin College students have a 0.53 point higher average high school GPA (3.63) than students at Drew University (3.1)
- Drew University has a higher acceptance rate (69.4%) than Austin College (46.7%)
Drew University vs. Austin College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Drew University or Austin College? 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 Austin College and Drew University.
- The graduation rate at Austin College is higher than Drew University (75% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Drew University earn on average $900 more per year than Austin College graduates after ten years. ($55,500 vs. $54,600)
- Austin College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Drew University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Austin College graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Drew University graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Austin College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Drew University students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/