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JMU VCU Virginia Tech CNU Old Dominion UVA UMBC UNC Charlotte UB William & Mary Mary Washington College ASU| Drew University | George Mason University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Drew University | Mason | ||
| Location | Madison, NJ | Fairfax, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,092 | 39,049 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #391 | #228 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | drew.edu | gmu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Drew University | Mason | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,074 | $9,795 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,074 | $35,377 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,402 | $13,120 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,183 | $18,479 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,901 | $10,760 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 74% |
Admission |
Drew University | Mason | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,855 | 20,001 | ||
| Admitted | 2,801 | 18,001 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.7% | 90% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11% | 23% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/28 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1340 | 1140/1350 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Drew University | Mason | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Drew University | Mason | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,500 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $19,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $204 |
Diversity |
Drew University | Mason | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 48% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 52% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 43% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 5% |
Students |
Drew University | Mason | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 17% | ||
Campus |
Drew University | Mason | ||
| 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
- George Mason University is larger than than Drew University based on total student enrollment (39,049 students vs. 2,092 students)
Drew University vs. Mason Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Drew University or Mason?
- Drew University is 339.8% more expensive to attend than Mason for in-state tuition ($43,074.00 vs. $9,795.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.8% higher at Drew University than George Mason University ($43,074.00 vs. $35,377.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at George Mason University than Drew University ($18,479 vs. $28,183)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at George Mason University are 25% lower than costs at Drew University ($13,120 vs. $16,402)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Drew University than George Mason University (99% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Drew University students is 196.5% larger than aid received George Mason University ($31,901 vs. $10,760)
Drew University vs. Mason Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Drew University or Mason? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mason or Drew University .
- Accepted freshman Mason students have a 0.58 point higher average high school GPA (3.68) than students at Drew University (3.1)
- Mason has a higher acceptance rate (90%) than Drew University (72.7%)
Drew University vs. Mason Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Drew University or Mason? 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 Mason and Drew University.
- The graduation rate at Drew University is higher than George Mason University (68% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from George Mason University earn on average $6,400 more per year than Drew University graduates after ten years. ($61,900 vs. $55,500)
- George Mason University students graduate with a $7,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Drew University graduates. ($19,750 vs. $27,000)
- Mason graduates are paying $75 less per month on federal student loans than Drew University graduates. ($204 vs. $279)
- More Mason graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Drew University students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/