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Overview |
UD | Drew University | ||
| Location | Newark, DE | Madison, NJ | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 24,221 | 2,226 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #142 | #327 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | udel.edu | drew.edu | ||
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Costs |
UD | Drew University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,040 | $44,260 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,680 | $44,260 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,838 | $17,640 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,716 | $28,193 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,996 | $33,097 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 98% |
Admission |
UD | Drew University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 37,690 | 4,604 | ||
| Admitted | 24,541 | 3,197 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.1% | 69.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.5% | 12.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.94 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 27/31 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1200/1360 | 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 | Jan 15, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UD | Drew University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UD | Drew University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 78% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $61,300 | $55,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,203 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $279 |
Diversity |
UD | Drew University | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 13% | ||
| % Women | 10% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 9% |
Students |
UD | Drew University | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 64% | 28% | ||
Campus |
UD | Drew University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Delaware is larger than than Drew University based on total student enrollment (24,221 students vs. 2,226 students)
UD vs. Drew University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UD or Drew University?
- Drew University is 215.2% more expensive to attend than UD for in-state tuition ($44,260.00 vs. $14,040.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.5% higher at Drew University than University of Delaware ($44,260.00 vs. $37,680.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Delaware than Drew University ($17,716 vs. $28,193)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Delaware are 18.9% lower than costs at Drew University ($14,838 vs. $17,640)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Drew University than University of Delaware (98% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Drew University students is 154.7% larger than aid received University of Delaware ($33,097 vs. $12,996)
UD vs. Drew University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UD or Drew University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Drew University or UD .
- Accepted freshman UD students have a 0.84 point higher average high school GPA (3.94) than students at Drew University (3.1)
- Drew University has a higher acceptance rate (69.4%) than UD (65.1%)
UD vs. Drew University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UD 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 UD.
- The graduation rate at UD is higher than Drew University (78% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from University of Delaware earn on average $5,800 more per year than Drew University graduates after ten years. ($61,300 vs. $55,500)
- University of Delaware students graduate with a $2,797 lower median federal student loan debt than Drew University graduates. ($24,203 vs. $27,000)
- UD graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Drew University graduates. ($250 vs. $279)
- More UD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Drew University students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/