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UMBC Maryland Salisbury WCU Frostburg State University WVU FDU Stevenson University Howard Bowie State University Goucher College URI| Towson University | Drew University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
TU | Drew University | ||
| Location | Towson, MD | Madison, NJ | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 19,527 | 2,226 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #375 | #327 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | towson.edu | drew.edu | ||
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Costs |
TU | Drew University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,382 | $44,260 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,402 | $44,260 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,644 | $17,640 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,064 | $28,193 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,565 | $33,097 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 62% | 98% |
Admission |
TU | Drew University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 18,948 | 4,604 | ||
| Admitted | 15,689 | 3,197 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.8% | 69.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.2% | 12.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/28 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1050/1270 | 1110/1320 | ||
| 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 | Apr 1, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
TU | Drew University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
TU | Drew University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,500 | $55,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,750 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $183 | $279 |
Diversity |
TU | Drew University | ||
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| % Men | 4% | 13% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 18% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 9% |
Students |
TU | Drew University | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 9% | 28% | ||
Campus |
TU | Drew University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Towson University is larger than than Drew University based on total student enrollment (19,527 students vs. 2,226 students)
TU vs. Drew University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, TU or Drew University?
- Drew University is 499.6% more expensive to attend than TU for in-state tuition ($44,260.00 vs. $7,382.00)
- Out of state tuition is 81.4% higher at Drew University than Towson University ($44,260.00 vs. $24,402.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Towson University than Drew University ($15,064 vs. $28,193)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Towson University are 12.8% lower than costs at Drew University ($15,644 vs. $17,640)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Drew University than Towson University (98% vs. 62%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Drew University students is 186.2% larger than aid received Towson University ($33,097 vs. $11,565)
TU vs. Drew University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, TU or Drew University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Drew University or TU .
- Accepted freshman TU students have a 0.59 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Drew University (3.1)
- TU has a higher acceptance rate (82.8%) than Drew University (69.4%)
TU vs. Drew University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, TU or Drew University? 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 Drew University and TU.
- The graduation rate at Drew University is higher than Towson University (68% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from Drew University earn on average $2,000 more per year than TU graduates after ten years. ($55,500 vs. $53,500)
- Towson University students graduate with a $9,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Drew University graduates. ($17,750 vs. $27,000)
- TU graduates are paying $96 less per month on federal student loans than Drew University graduates. ($183 vs. $279)
- More Drew University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former TU students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/