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Overview |
Drew University | Hunter | ||
| Location | Madison, NJ | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,226 | 22,879 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #327 | #283 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | drew.edu | cuny.edu | ||
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Costs |
Drew University | Hunter | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,260 | $6,930 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,260 | $14,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,640 | $11,324 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,193 | $4,127 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,097 | $9,624 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 88% |
Admission |
Drew University | Hunter | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,604 | 31,614 | ||
| Admitted | 3,197 | 17,087 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.4% | 54% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.6% | 18.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1110/1320 | 1210/1470 | ||
| 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 | Hunter | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Drew University | Hunter | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 46% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,500 | $48,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $11,548 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $119 |
Diversity |
Drew University | Hunter | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 18% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 27% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 29% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 0% |
Students |
Drew University | Hunter | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Drew University | Hunter | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- CUNY Hunter College is larger than than Drew University based on total student enrollment (22,879 students vs. 2,226 students)
Drew University vs. Hunter Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Drew University or Hunter?
- Drew University is 538.7% more expensive to attend than Hunter for in-state tuition ($44,260.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 197.4% higher at Drew University than CUNY Hunter College ($44,260.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Hunter College than Drew University ($4,127 vs. $28,193)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at CUNY Hunter College are 55.8% lower than costs at Drew University ($11,324 vs. $17,640)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Drew University than CUNY Hunter College (98% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Drew University students is 243.9% larger than aid received CUNY Hunter College ($33,097 vs. $9,624)
Drew University vs. Hunter Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Drew University or Hunter? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Hunter or Drew University .
- Accepted freshman Hunter 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 (69.4%) than Hunter (54%)
Drew University vs. Hunter Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Drew University or Hunter? 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 Hunter and Drew University.
- The graduation rate at Drew University is higher than CUNY Hunter College (68% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Drew University earn on average $6,700 more per year than Hunter graduates after ten years. ($55,500 vs. $48,800)
- CUNY Hunter College students graduate with a $15,452 lower median federal student loan debt than Drew University graduates. ($11,548 vs. $27,000)
- Hunter graduates are paying $160 less per month on federal student loans than Drew University graduates. ($119 vs. $279)
- More Drew University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Hunter students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/