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FDU Montclair State University Rutgers University-Newark Kean Rutgers CSE Temple Seton Hall University FDU Memphis SFC| Drew University | Christian Brothers University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Drew University | CBU | ||
| Location | Madison, NJ | Memphis, TN | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,226 | 2,043 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #327 | #588 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | drew.edu | cbu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Drew University | CBU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,260 | $37,300 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,260 | $37,300 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,640 | $10,731 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,193 | $17,068 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,097 | $29,076 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 100% |
Admission |
Drew University | CBU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,604 | 1,105 | ||
| Admitted | 3,197 | 977 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.4% | 88.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.6% | 20.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 18/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1320 | 1040/1300 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Drew University | CBU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Drew University | CBU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,500 | $50,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Drew University | CBU | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 24% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 18% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 29% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 6% |
Students |
Drew University | CBU | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Drew University | CBU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Drew University is larger than than CBU based on total student enrollment (2,226 students vs. 2,043 students)
Drew University vs. CBU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Drew University or CBU?
- Drew University is 18.7% more expensive to attend than CBU for in-state tuition ($44,260.00 vs. $37,300.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.7% higher at Drew University than Christian Brothers University ($44,260.00 vs. $37,300.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Christian Brothers University than Drew University ($17,068 vs. $28,193)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Christian Brothers University are 64.4% lower than costs at Drew University ($10,731 vs. $17,640)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Christian Brothers University than Drew University (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Drew University students is 13.8% larger than aid received Christian Brothers University ($33,097 vs. $29,076)
Drew University vs. CBU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Drew University or CBU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CBU or Drew University .
- Accepted freshman CBU students have a 0.57 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Drew University (3.1)
- CBU has a higher acceptance rate (88.4%) than Drew University (69.4%)
Drew University vs. CBU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Drew University or CBU? 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 CBU and Drew University.
- The graduation rate at Drew University is higher than Christian Brothers University (68% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Drew University earn on average $4,900 more per year than CBU graduates after ten years. ($55,500 vs. $50,600)
- Christian Brothers University and Drew University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Christian Brothers University and Drew University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Drew University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CBU students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/