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Overview |
Drury University | VWC | ||
| Location | Springfield, MO | Norfolk, VA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,595 | 1,538 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #504 | #631 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | drury.edu | vwc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Drury University | VWC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,500 | $36,010 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,500 | $36,010 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,232 | $11,070 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,996 | $23,046 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,535 | $27,568 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Drury University | VWC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,382 | 1,718 | ||
| Admitted | 1,511 | 1,399 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.4% | 81.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.7% | 20.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.79 | 3.39 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 27/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1150/1360 | 1190/1365 | ||
| 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 | VWC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Drury University | VWC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,400 | $41,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 50% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,141 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $249 | $279 |
Diversity |
Drury University | VWC | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 80% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 6% |
Students |
Drury University | VWC | ||
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| % In-State | 69% | 73% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 26% | ||
Campus |
Drury University | VWC | ||
| 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 VWC based on total student enrollment (1,595 students vs. 1,538 students)
Drury University vs. VWC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Drury University or VWC?
- Virginia Wesleyan College is 10.8% more expensive to attend than Drury University for in-state tuition ($36,010.00 vs. $32,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 10.8% higher at VWC than Drury University ($36,010.00 vs. $32,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Drury University than VWC ($20,996 vs. $23,046)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Drury University are 8.2% lower than costs at Virginia Wesleyan College ($10,232 vs. $11,070)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Drury University as Virginia Wesleyan College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Virginia Wesleyan College students is 12.4% larger than aid received Drury University ($27,568 vs. $24,535)
Drury University vs. VWC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Drury University or VWC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VWC or Drury University .
- The average SAT score at Drury University (1185) is 203 points higher than at VWC (982)
- Incoming Drury University students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at VWC (22)
- Accepted freshman Drury University students have a 0.4 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at VWC (3.39)
- VWC has a higher acceptance rate (81.4%) than Drury University (63.4%)
Drury University vs. VWC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Drury University or VWC? 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 VWC and Drury University.
- The graduation rate at Drury University is higher than Virginia Wesleyan College (53% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Virginia Wesleyan College earn on average $6,300 more per year than Drury University graduates after ten years. ($41,700 vs. $35,400)
- Drury University students graduate with a $2,859 lower median federal student loan debt than VWC graduates. ($24,141 vs. $27,000)
- Drury University graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than VWC graduates. ($249 vs. $279)
- More VWC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Drury University students, three years after graduation. (57% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/