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Overview |
Drew University | Providence | ||
| Location | Madison, NJ | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,226 | 4,635 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #327 | #119 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | drew.edu | providence.edu | ||
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Costs |
Drew University | Providence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,260 | $59,830 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,260 | $59,830 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,640 | $17,150 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,193 | $46,645 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,097 | $30,040 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 82% |
Admission |
Drew University | Providence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,604 | 12,469 | ||
| Admitted | 3,197 | 6,075 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.4% | 48.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.6% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1320 | 1250/1400 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Drew University | Providence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Drew University | Providence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,500 | $68,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Drew University | Providence | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 4% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 6% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 5% |
Students |
Drew University | Providence | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 8% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 90% | ||
Campus |
Drew University | Providence | ||
| 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
- Providence College is larger than than Drew University based on total student enrollment (4,635 students vs. 2,226 students)
Drew University vs. Providence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Drew University or Providence?
- Providence College is 35.2% more expensive to attend than Drew University for in-state tuition ($59,830.00 vs. $44,260.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.2% higher at Providence than Drew University ($59,830.00 vs. $44,260.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Drew University than Providence ($28,193 vs. $46,645)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Providence College are 2.9% lower than costs at Drew University ($17,150 vs. $17,640)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Drew University than Providence College (98% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Drew University students is 10.2% larger than aid received Providence College ($33,097 vs. $30,040)
Drew University vs. Providence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Drew University or Providence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Providence or Drew University .
- Accepted freshman Providence students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.47) than students at Drew University (3.1)
- Drew University has a higher acceptance rate (69.4%) than Providence (48.7%)
Drew University vs. Providence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Drew University or Providence? 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 Providence and Drew University.
- The graduation rate at Providence is higher than Drew University (85% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Providence College earn on average $12,500 more per year than Drew University graduates after ten years. ($68,000 vs. $55,500)
- Providence College and Drew University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Providence College and Drew University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Providence graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Drew University students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/