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Overview |
Drew University | Washington and Lee | ||
| Location | Madison, NJ | Lexington, VA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 2,092 | 2,243 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #391 | #30 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | drew.edu | wlu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Drew University | Washington and Lee | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,074 | $60,590 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,074 | $60,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,402 | $16,920 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,183 | $24,733 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,901 | $55,567 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 61% |
Admission |
Drew University | Washington and Lee | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,855 | 7,224 | ||
| Admitted | 2,801 | 1,225 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.7% | 17% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11% | 38.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.87 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 26/28 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1340 | 1410/1533 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Drew University | Washington and Lee | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Drew University | Washington and Lee | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,500 | $89,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $222 |
Diversity |
Drew University | Washington and Lee | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 2% |
Students |
Drew University | Washington and Lee | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 18% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 73% | ||
Campus |
Drew University | Washington and Lee | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Washington and Lee University is larger than than Drew University based on total student enrollment (2,243 students vs. 2,092 students)
Drew University vs. Washington and Lee Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Drew University or Washington and Lee?
- Washington and Lee University is 40.7% more expensive to attend than Drew University for in-state tuition ($60,590.00 vs. $43,074.00)
- Out of state tuition is 40.7% higher at Washington and Lee than Drew University ($60,590.00 vs. $43,074.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Washington and Lee University than Drew University ($24,733 vs. $28,183)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Drew University are 3.2% lower than costs at Washington and Lee University ($16,402 vs. $16,920)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Drew University than Washington and Lee University (99% vs. 61%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington and Lee University students is 74.2% larger than aid received Drew University ($55,567 vs. $31,901)
Drew University vs. Washington and Lee Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Drew University or Washington and Lee? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Washington and Lee or Drew University .
- Accepted freshman Washington and Lee students have a 0.77 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at Drew University (3.1)
- Drew University has a higher acceptance rate (72.7%) than Washington and Lee (17%)
Drew University vs. Washington and Lee Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Drew University or Washington and Lee? 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 Washington and Lee and Drew University.
- The graduation rate at Washington and Lee is higher than Drew University (91% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Washington and Lee University earn on average $33,500 more per year than Drew University graduates after ten years. ($89,000 vs. $55,500)
- Washington and Lee University students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Drew University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- Washington and Lee graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Drew University graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More Washington and Lee graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Drew University students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/