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RPI Clarkson UB Binghamton University Stevens Syracuse Drexel IIT U of R MIT NJIT UConn| Drew University | Rochester Institute of Technology | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Drew University | RIT | ||
| Location | Madison, NJ | Rochester, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,226 | 16,863 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #327 | #182 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | drew.edu | rit.edu | ||
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Costs |
Drew University | RIT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,260 | $56,136 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,260 | $56,136 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,640 | $15,516 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,193 | $39,753 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,097 | $31,931 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 99% |
Admission |
Drew University | RIT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,604 | 24,269 | ||
| Admitted | 3,197 | 17,328 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.4% | 71.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.6% | 17.6% | ||
| 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 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1320 | 1280/1460 | ||
| 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, 2026 | Jan 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Drew University | RIT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Drew University | RIT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 64% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,500 | $64,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $289 |
Diversity |
Drew University | RIT | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 10% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 7% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 5% |
Students |
Drew University | RIT | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 45% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 52% | ||
Campus |
Drew University | RIT | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Rochester Institute of Technology is larger than than Drew University based on total student enrollment (16,863 students vs. 2,226 students)
Drew University vs. RIT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Drew University or RIT ?
- Rochester Institute of Technology is 26.8% more expensive to attend than Drew University for in-state tuition ($56,136.00 vs. $44,260.00)
- Out of state tuition is 26.8% higher at RIT than Drew University ($56,136.00 vs. $44,260.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Drew University than RIT ($28,193 vs. $39,753)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rochester Institute of Technology are 13.7% lower than costs at Drew University ($15,516 vs. $17,640)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Rochester Institute of Technology than Drew University (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Drew University students is 3.7% larger than aid received Rochester Institute of Technology ($33,097 vs. $31,931)
Drew University vs. RIT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Drew University or RIT ? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between RIT or Drew University .
- Accepted freshman RIT students have a 0.6 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Drew University (3.1)
- RIT has a higher acceptance rate (71.4%) than Drew University (69.4%)
Drew University vs. RIT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Drew University or RIT ? 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 RIT and Drew University.
- The graduation rate at Drew University is higher than Rochester Institute of Technology (68% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from Rochester Institute of Technology earn on average $9,400 more per year than Drew University graduates after ten years. ($64,900 vs. $55,500)
- Drew University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than RIT graduates. ($27,000 vs. $28,000)
- Drew University graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than RIT graduates. ($279 vs. $289)
- More RIT graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Drew University students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/