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Overview |
Drew University | UB | ||
| Location | Madison, NJ | Buffalo, NY | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,092 | 32,099 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #391 | #103 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | drew.edu | buffalo.edu | ||
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Costs |
Drew University | UB | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,074 | $7,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,074 | $24,990 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,402 | $16,212 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,183 | $18,524 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,901 | $8,521 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 74% |
Admission |
Drew University | UB | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,855 | 30,939 | ||
| Admitted | 2,801 | 20,948 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.7% | 67.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11% | 20.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 26/28 | 25/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1340 | 1190/1380 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Drew University | UB | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Drew University | UB | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,500 | $58,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $201 |
Diversity |
Drew University | UB | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 16% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 5% |
Students |
Drew University | UB | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 3% | ||
Campus |
Drew University | UB | ||
| 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
- University at Buffalo is larger than than Drew University based on total student enrollment (32,099 students vs. 2,092 students)
Drew University vs. UB Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Drew University or UB?
- Drew University is 509.3% more expensive to attend than UB for in-state tuition ($43,074.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 72.4% higher at Drew University than University at Buffalo ($43,074.00 vs. $24,990.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University at Buffalo than Drew University ($18,524 vs. $28,183)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University at Buffalo are 1.2% lower than costs at Drew University ($16,212 vs. $16,402)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Drew University than University at Buffalo (99% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Drew University students is 274.4% larger than aid received University at Buffalo ($31,901 vs. $8,521)
Drew University vs. UB Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Drew University or UB? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UB or Drew University .
- Accepted freshman UB students have a 0.65 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Drew University (3.1)
- Drew University has a higher acceptance rate (72.7%) than UB (67.7%)
Drew University vs. UB Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Drew University or UB? 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 UB and Drew University.
- The graduation rate at UB is higher than Drew University (71% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from University at Buffalo earn on average $2,900 more per year than Drew University graduates after ten years. ($58,400 vs. $55,500)
- University at Buffalo students graduate with a $7,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Drew University graduates. ($19,500 vs. $27,000)
- UB graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than Drew University graduates. ($201 vs. $279)
- More Drew University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UB students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/