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Overview |
Drew University | Pitt | ||
| Location | Madison, NJ | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,226 | 34,525 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #327 | #131 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | drew.edu | pitt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Drew University | Pitt | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,260 | $20,154 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,260 | $38,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,640 | $13,420 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,193 | $24,338 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,097 | $10,551 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 82% |
Admission |
Drew University | Pitt | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,604 | 58,416 | ||
| Admitted | 3,197 | 29,034 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.4% | 49.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.6% | 15.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1110/1320 | 1270/1450 | ||
| 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 | Pitt | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Drew University | Pitt | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 79% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,500 | $58,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,909 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $278 |
Diversity |
Drew University | Pitt | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 16% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 1% |
Students |
Drew University | Pitt | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 56% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 38% | ||
Campus |
Drew University | Pitt | ||
| 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
- University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is larger than than Drew University based on total student enrollment (34,525 students vs. 2,226 students)
Drew University vs. Pitt Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Drew University or Pitt?
- Drew University is 119.6% more expensive to attend than Pitt for in-state tuition ($44,260.00 vs. $20,154.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.9% higher at Drew University than University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus ($44,260.00 vs. $38,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus than Drew University ($24,338 vs. $28,193)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus are 31.4% lower than costs at Drew University ($13,420 vs. $17,640)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Drew University than University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus (98% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Drew University students is 213.7% larger than aid received University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus ($33,097 vs. $10,551)
Drew University vs. Pitt Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Drew University or Pitt? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pitt or Drew University .
- Accepted freshman Pitt students have a 0.69 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Drew University (3.1)
- Drew University has a higher acceptance rate (69.4%) than Pitt (49.7%)
Drew University vs. Pitt Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Drew University or Pitt? 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 Pitt and Drew University.
- The graduation rate at Pitt is higher than Drew University (79% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus earn on average $2,500 more per year than Drew University graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $55,500)
- University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus students graduate with a $91 lower median federal student loan debt than Drew University graduates. ($26,909 vs. $27,000)
- Pitt graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Drew University graduates. ($278 vs. $279)
- More Pitt 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/