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Overview |
Drury University | TCU | ||
| Location | Springfield, MO | Fort Worth, TX | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,595 | 12,273 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #504 | #107 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | drury.edu | tcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Drury University | TCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,500 | $53,890 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,500 | $53,890 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,232 | $14,250 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,996 | $44,190 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,535 | $28,048 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 89% |
Admission |
Drury University | TCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,382 | 16,197 | ||
| Admitted | 1,511 | 9,087 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.4% | 56.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.7% | 27.4% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.68 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1360 | 1140/1360 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Drury University | TCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Drury University | TCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 74% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,400 | $57,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,141 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $249 | $222 |
Diversity |
Drury University | TCU | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Drury University | TCU | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 43% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 52% | ||
Campus |
Drury University | TCU | ||
| 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
- Texas Christian University is larger than than Drury University based on total student enrollment (12,273 students vs. 1,595 students)
Drury University vs. TCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Drury University or TCU?
- Texas Christian University is 65.8% more expensive to attend than Drury University for in-state tuition ($53,890.00 vs. $32,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 65.8% higher at TCU than Drury University ($53,890.00 vs. $32,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Drury University than TCU ($20,996 vs. $44,190)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Drury University are 39.3% lower than costs at Texas Christian University ($10,232 vs. $14,250)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Drury University than Texas Christian University (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Texas Christian University students is 14.3% larger than aid received Drury University ($28,048 vs. $24,535)
Drury University vs. TCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Drury University or TCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between TCU or Drury University .
- The average SAT score at Texas Christian University (1220) is 35 points higher than at Drury University (1185)
- Incoming TCU students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Drury University (26)
- Accepted freshman Drury University students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at TCU (3.68)
- Drury University has a higher acceptance rate (63.4%) than TCU (56.1%)
Drury University vs. TCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Drury University or TCU? 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 TCU and Drury University.
- The graduation rate at TCU is higher than Drury University (74% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Texas Christian University earn on average $22,200 more per year than Drury University graduates after ten years. ($57,600 vs. $35,400)
- Texas Christian University students graduate with a $2,641 lower median federal student loan debt than Drury University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $24,141)
- TCU graduates are paying $27 less per month on federal student loans than Drury University graduates. ($222 vs. $249)
- More TCU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Drury University students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/