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Overview |
Drew University | SU | ||
| Location | Madison, NJ | Georgetown, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,092 | 1,483 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #391 | #187 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | drew.edu | southwestern.edu | ||
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Costs |
Drew University | SU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,074 | $48,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,074 | $48,450 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,402 | $12,300 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,183 | $31,014 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,901 | $30,609 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 98% |
Admission |
Drew University | SU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,855 | 5,557 | ||
| Admitted | 2,801 | 2,489 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.7% | 44.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11% | 17.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.5 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 26/28 | 24/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1340 | 1120/1355 | ||
| 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 | SU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Drew University | SU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,500 | $57,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,893 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $278 |
Diversity |
Drew University | SU | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 2% |
Students |
Drew University | SU | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 13% | ||
Campus |
Drew University | SU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Drew University is larger than than SU based on total student enrollment (2,092 students vs. 1,483 students)
Drew University vs. SU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Drew University or SU?
- Southwestern University is 12.5% more expensive to attend than Drew University for in-state tuition ($48,450.00 vs. $43,074.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.5% higher at SU than Drew University ($48,450.00 vs. $43,074.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Drew University than SU ($28,183 vs. $31,014)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Southwestern University are 33.3% lower than costs at Drew University ($12,300 vs. $16,402)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Drew University than Southwestern University (99% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Drew University students is 4.2% larger than aid received Southwestern University ($31,901 vs. $30,609)
Drew University vs. SU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Drew University or SU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between SU or Drew University .
- Accepted freshman SU students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.5) than students at Drew University (3.1)
- Drew University has a higher acceptance rate (72.7%) than SU (44.8%)
Drew University vs. SU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Drew University or SU? 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 SU and Drew University.
- The graduation rate at SU is higher than Drew University (73% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Southwestern University earn on average $1,900 more per year than Drew University graduates after ten years. ($57,400 vs. $55,500)
- Southwestern University students graduate with a $107 lower median federal student loan debt than Drew University graduates. ($26,893 vs. $27,000)
- SU graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Drew University graduates. ($278 vs. $279)
- More SU 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/