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Overview |
Drew University | URI | ||
| Location | Madison, NJ | Kingston, RI | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 2,092 | 17,473 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #391 | #361 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | drew.edu | uri.edu | ||
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Costs |
Drew University | URI | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,074 | $13,586 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,074 | $32,068 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,402 | $13,584 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,183 | $20,695 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,901 | $13,257 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 97% |
Admission |
Drew University | URI | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,855 | 25,481 | ||
| Admitted | 2,801 | 19,465 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.7% | 76.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11% | 17.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/28 | 25/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1340 | 1050/1270 | ||
| 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 | URI | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Drew University | URI | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,500 | $56,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,438 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $242 |
Diversity |
Drew University | URI | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 7% |
Students |
Drew University | URI | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 40% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 59% | ||
Campus |
Drew University | URI | ||
| 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 of Rhode Island is larger than than Drew University based on total student enrollment (17,473 students vs. 2,092 students)
Drew University vs. URI Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Drew University or URI?
- Drew University is 217% more expensive to attend than URI for in-state tuition ($43,074.00 vs. $13,586.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.3% higher at Drew University than University of Rhode Island ($43,074.00 vs. $32,068.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Rhode Island than Drew University ($20,695 vs. $28,183)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Rhode Island are 20.7% lower than costs at Drew University ($13,584 vs. $16,402)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Drew University than University of Rhode Island (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Drew University students is 140.6% larger than aid received University of Rhode Island ($31,901 vs. $13,257)
Drew University vs. URI Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Drew University or URI? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between URI or Drew University .
- Accepted freshman URI students have a 0.48 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at Drew University (3.1)
- URI has a higher acceptance rate (76.4%) than Drew University (72.7%)
Drew University vs. URI Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Drew University or URI? 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 URI and Drew University.
- The graduation rate at Drew University is higher than University of Rhode Island (68% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from University of Rhode Island earn on average $700 more per year than Drew University graduates after ten years. ($56,200 vs. $55,500)
- University of Rhode Island students graduate with a $3,562 lower median federal student loan debt than Drew University graduates. ($23,438 vs. $27,000)
- URI graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than Drew University graduates. ($242 vs. $279)
- More Drew University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former URI students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/