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JMU Mason Virginia Tech Mary Washington College Old Dominion CNU William & Mary UVA FDU WVU UMBC Howard| Drew University | Virginia Commonwealth University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Drew University | VCU | ||
| Location | Madison, NJ | Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,092 | 28,082 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #391 | #442 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | drew.edu | vcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Drew University | VCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,074 | $12,458 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,074 | $33,726 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,402 | $12,279 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,183 | $21,294 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,901 | $12,583 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 83% |
Admission |
Drew University | VCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,855 | 18,242 | ||
| Admitted | 2,801 | 16,600 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.7% | 91% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11% | 25.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/28 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1340 | 1030/1290 | ||
| 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 | Jan 18, 2025 |
Academics |
Drew University | VCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Drew University | VCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,500 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $240 |
Diversity |
Drew University | VCU | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 6% | ||
| % International | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 1% |
Students |
Drew University | VCU | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Drew University | VCU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Virginia Commonwealth University is larger than than Drew University based on total student enrollment (28,082 students vs. 2,092 students)
Drew University vs. VCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Drew University or VCU?
- Drew University is 245.8% more expensive to attend than VCU for in-state tuition ($43,074.00 vs. $12,458.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27.7% higher at Drew University than Virginia Commonwealth University ($43,074.00 vs. $33,726.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Commonwealth University than Drew University ($21,294 vs. $28,183)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Commonwealth University are 33.6% lower than costs at Drew University ($12,279 vs. $16,402)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Drew University than Virginia Commonwealth University (99% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Drew University students is 153.5% larger than aid received Virginia Commonwealth University ($31,901 vs. $12,583)
Drew University vs. VCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Drew University or VCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VCU or Drew University .
- Accepted freshman VCU students have a 0.65 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Drew University (3.1)
- VCU has a higher acceptance rate (91%) than Drew University (72.7%)
Drew University vs. VCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Drew University or VCU? 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 VCU and Drew University.
- The graduation rate at Drew University is higher than Virginia Commonwealth University (68% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Drew University earn on average $8,000 more per year than VCU graduates after ten years. ($55,500 vs. $47,500)
- Virginia Commonwealth University students graduate with a $3,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Drew University graduates. ($23,250 vs. $27,000)
- VCU graduates are paying $39 less per month on federal student loans than Drew University graduates. ($240 vs. $279)
- More Drew University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VCU students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/