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Overview |
Drew University | Syracuse | ||
| Location | Madison, NJ | Syracuse, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,092 | 22,698 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #391 | #165 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | drew.edu | syr.edu | ||
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Costs |
Drew University | Syracuse | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,074 | $58,440 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,074 | $58,440 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,402 | $17,170 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,183 | $43,651 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,901 | $34,737 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 77% |
Admission |
Drew University | Syracuse | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,855 | 41,489 | ||
| Admitted | 2,801 | 21,471 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.7% | 51.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11% | 19.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 26/28 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1340 | 1260/1430 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Drew University | Syracuse | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Drew University | Syracuse | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,500 | $65,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Drew University | Syracuse | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 55% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 12% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 2% |
Students |
Drew University | Syracuse | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 28% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 61% | ||
Campus |
Drew University | Syracuse | ||
| 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
- Syracuse University is larger than than Drew University based on total student enrollment (22,698 students vs. 2,092 students)
Drew University vs. Syracuse Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Drew University or Syracuse?
- Syracuse University is 35.7% more expensive to attend than Drew University for in-state tuition ($58,440.00 vs. $43,074.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.7% higher at Syracuse than Drew University ($58,440.00 vs. $43,074.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Drew University than Syracuse ($28,183 vs. $43,651)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Drew University are 4.7% lower than costs at Syracuse University ($16,402 vs. $17,170)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Drew University than Syracuse University (99% vs. 77%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Syracuse University students is 8.9% larger than aid received Drew University ($34,737 vs. $31,901)
Drew University vs. Syracuse Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Drew University or Syracuse? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Syracuse or Drew University .
- Accepted freshman Syracuse students have a 0.59 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Drew University (3.1)
- Drew University has a higher acceptance rate (72.7%) than Syracuse (51.8%)
Drew University vs. Syracuse Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Drew University or Syracuse? 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 Syracuse and Drew University.
- The graduation rate at Syracuse is higher than Drew University (80% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Syracuse University earn on average $10,400 more per year than Drew University graduates after ten years. ($65,900 vs. $55,500)
- Syracuse University and Drew University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Syracuse University and Drew University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Syracuse 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/