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Overview |
UConn | Drew University | ||
| Location | Storrs, CT | Madison, NJ | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 27,364 | 2,226 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #100 | #327 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uconn.edu | drew.edu | ||
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Costs |
UConn | Drew University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,332 | $44,260 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $39,000 | $44,260 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,996 | $17,640 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,324 | $28,193 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $16,989 | $33,097 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 75% | 98% |
Admission |
UConn | Drew University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 46,645 | 4,604 | ||
| Admitted | 25,164 | 3,197 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.9% | 69.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.6% | 12.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1420 | 1110/1320 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UConn | Drew University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UConn | Drew University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 83% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,000 | $55,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $279 |
Diversity |
UConn | Drew University | ||
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| % Men | 13% | 13% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 9% |
Students |
UConn | Drew University | ||
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| % In-State | 58% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | 28% | ||
Campus |
UConn | 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
- University of Connecticut is larger than than Drew University based on total student enrollment (27,364 students vs. 2,226 students)
UConn vs. Drew University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UConn or Drew University?
- Drew University is 171% more expensive to attend than UConn for in-state tuition ($44,260.00 vs. $16,332.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.5% higher at Drew University than University of Connecticut ($44,260.00 vs. $39,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Connecticut than Drew University ($22,324 vs. $28,193)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Connecticut are 26% lower than costs at Drew University ($13,996 vs. $17,640)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Drew University than University of Connecticut (98% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Drew University students is 94.8% larger than aid received University of Connecticut ($33,097 vs. $16,989)
UConn vs. Drew University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UConn or Drew University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Drew University or UConn .
- Accepted freshman UConn students have a 0.64 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Drew University (3.1)
- Drew University has a higher acceptance rate (69.4%) than UConn (53.9%)
UConn vs. Drew University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UConn 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 UConn.
- The graduation rate at UConn is higher than Drew University (83% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from University of Connecticut earn on average $6,500 more per year than Drew University graduates after ten years. ($62,000 vs. $55,500)
- University of Connecticut students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Drew University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- UConn graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Drew University graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More UConn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Drew University students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/