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Overview |
Drew University | Mary Washington College | ||
| Location | Madison, NJ | Fredericksburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,092 | 3,757 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #391 | #283 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | drew.edu | umw.edu | ||
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Costs |
Drew University | Mary Washington College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,074 | $8,938 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,074 | $25,858 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,402 | $12,090 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,183 | $21,863 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,901 | $9,046 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 93% |
Admission |
Drew University | Mary Washington College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,855 | 4,709 | ||
| Admitted | 2,801 | 4,040 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.7% | 85.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11% | 18.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/28 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1340 | 1170/1340 | ||
| 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 | Mary Washington College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Drew University | Mary Washington College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 71% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,500 | $55,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $222 |
Diversity |
Drew University | Mary Washington College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 37% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 63% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 70% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 6% |
Students |
Drew University | Mary Washington College | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Drew University | Mary Washington College | ||
| 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
- University of Mary Washington is larger than than Drew University based on total student enrollment (3,757 students vs. 2,092 students)
Drew University vs. Mary Washington College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Drew University or Mary Washington College?
- Drew University is 381.9% more expensive to attend than Mary Washington College for in-state tuition ($43,074.00 vs. $8,938.00)
- Out of state tuition is 66.6% higher at Drew University than University of Mary Washington ($43,074.00 vs. $25,858.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Mary Washington than Drew University ($21,863 vs. $28,183)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Mary Washington are 35.7% lower than costs at Drew University ($12,090 vs. $16,402)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Drew University than University of Mary Washington (99% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Drew University students is 252.7% larger than aid received University of Mary Washington ($31,901 vs. $9,046)
Drew University vs. Mary Washington College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Drew University or Mary Washington College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mary Washington College or Drew University .
- Accepted freshman Mary Washington College students have a 0.61 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Drew University (3.1)
- Mary Washington College has a higher acceptance rate (85.8%) than Drew University (72.7%)
Drew University vs. Mary Washington College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Drew University or Mary Washington College? 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 Mary Washington College and Drew University.
- The graduation rate at Mary Washington College is higher than Drew University (71% vs. 68%)
- Graduates of Drew University and Mary Washington College have equivalent average earnings after ten years ($55,500 vs. $55,500)
- University of Mary Washington students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Drew University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- Mary Washington College graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Drew University graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More Mary Washington College 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/