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Overview |
Drew University | UVA | ||
| Location | Madison, NJ | Charlottesville, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,092 | 26,082 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #391 | #59 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | drew.edu | virginia.edu | ||
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Costs |
Drew University | UVA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,074 | $16,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,074 | $51,870 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,402 | $12,890 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,183 | $19,469 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,901 | $26,818 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 34% |
Admission |
Drew University | UVA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,855 | 50,926 | ||
| Admitted | 2,801 | 9,503 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.7% | 18.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11% | 42.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 26/28 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1340 | 1400/1540 | ||
| 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 | UVA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Drew University | UVA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 94% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,500 | $77,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $201 |
Diversity |
Drew University | UVA | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 6% |
Students |
Drew University | UVA | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 62% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Drew University | UVA | ||
| 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 Virginia Main Campus is larger than than Drew University based on total student enrollment (26,082 students vs. 2,092 students)
Drew University vs. UVA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Drew University or UVA?
- Drew University is 153.7% more expensive to attend than UVA for in-state tuition ($43,074.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- Out of state tuition is 20.4% higher at UVA than Drew University ($51,870.00 vs. $43,074.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Virginia Main Campus than Drew University ($19,469 vs. $28,183)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Virginia Main Campus are 27.2% lower than costs at Drew University ($12,890 vs. $16,402)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Drew University than University of Virginia Main Campus (99% vs. 34%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Drew University students is 19% larger than aid received University of Virginia Main Campus ($31,901 vs. $26,818)
Drew University vs. UVA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Drew University or UVA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UVA or Drew University .
- Accepted freshman UVA students have a 0.75 point higher average high school GPA (3.85) than students at Drew University (3.1)
- Drew University has a higher acceptance rate (72.7%) than UVA (18.7%)
Drew University vs. UVA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Drew University or UVA? 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 UVA and Drew University.
- The graduation rate at UVA is higher than Drew University (94% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from University of Virginia Main Campus earn on average $21,700 more per year than Drew University graduates after ten years. ($77,200 vs. $55,500)
- University of Virginia Main Campus students graduate with a $7,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Drew University graduates. ($19,500 vs. $27,000)
- UVA graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than Drew University graduates. ($201 vs. $279)
- More UVA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Drew University students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/