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Overview |
Drury University | EC | ||
| Location | Springfield, MO | Elmira, NY | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,596 | 657 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #522 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | drury.edu | elmira.edu | ||
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Costs |
Drury University | EC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $33,900 | $36,152 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $33,900 | $36,152 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,486 | $13,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,194 | $24,551 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,282 | $26,386 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Drury University | EC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,621 | 2,109 | ||
| Admitted | 1,543 | 1,915 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.9% | 90.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.8% | 8.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.22 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1050/1310 | 1116/1332 | ||
| 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 | Aug 30, 2025 |
Academics |
Drury University | EC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Drury University | EC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,400 | $46,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,141 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $249 | $279 |
Diversity |
Drury University | EC | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 4% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 4% |
Students |
Drury University | EC | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 25% | 29% | ||
Campus |
Drury University | EC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Drury University is larger than than EC based on total student enrollment (1,596 students vs. 657 students)
Drury University vs. EC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Drury University or EC?
- Elmira College is 6.6% more expensive to attend than Drury University for in-state tuition ($36,152.00 vs. $33,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.6% higher at EC than Drury University ($36,152.00 vs. $33,900.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Drury University than EC ($22,194 vs. $24,551)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Drury University are 33.4% lower than costs at Elmira College ($10,486 vs. $13,990)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Drury University as Elmira College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Elmira College students is 4.4% larger than aid received Drury University ($26,386 vs. $25,282)
Drury University vs. EC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Drury University or EC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between EC or Drury University .
- Accepted freshman Drury University students have a 0.57 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at EC (3.22)
- EC has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than Drury University (58.9%)
Drury University vs. EC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Drury University or EC? 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 EC and Drury University.
- The graduation rate at EC is higher than Drury University (60% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Elmira College earn on average $10,600 more per year than Drury University graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $35,400)
- Drury University students graduate with a $2,859 lower median federal student loan debt than EC graduates. ($24,141 vs. $27,000)
- Drury University graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than EC graduates. ($249 vs. $279)
- More EC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Drury University students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/