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Overview |
UE | Drury University | ||
| Location | Evansville, IN | Springfield, MO | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,017 | 1,595 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #314 | #504 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | evansville.edu | drury.edu | ||
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Costs |
UE | Drury University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $40,100 | $32,500 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $40,100 | $32,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,840 | $10,232 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,301 | $20,996 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,067 | $24,535 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
UE | Drury University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,397 | 2,382 | ||
| Admitted | 3,356 | 1,511 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.3% | 63.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.2% | 26.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 22/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1045/1300 | 1150/1360 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
UE | Drury University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UE | Drury University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,000 | $35,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 50% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $24,141 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $249 |
Diversity |
UE | Drury University | ||
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| % Men | 38% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 62% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 13% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 0% |
Students |
UE | Drury University | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 69% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 24% | ||
Campus |
UE | Drury University | ||
| 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
- University of Evansville is larger than than Drury University based on total student enrollment (2,017 students vs. 1,595 students)
UE vs. Drury University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UE or Drury University?
- University of Evansville is 23.4% more expensive to attend than Drury University for in-state tuition ($40,100.00 vs. $32,500.00)
- Out of state tuition is 23.4% higher at UE than Drury University ($40,100.00 vs. $32,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Evansville than Drury University ($19,301 vs. $20,996)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Drury University are 35.3% lower than costs at University of Evansville ($10,232 vs. $13,840)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of Evansville as Drury University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Evansville students is 38.9% larger than aid received Drury University ($34,067 vs. $24,535)
UE vs. Drury University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UE or Drury University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Drury University or UE .
- The average SAT score at Drury University (1185) is 28 points higher than at UE (1157)
- Incoming UE students have at the same average ACT score (26) as students at Drury University (26)
- Accepted freshman Drury University students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at UE (3.71)
- UE has a higher acceptance rate (76.3%) than Drury University (63.4%)
UE vs. Drury University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UE or Drury 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 Drury University and UE.
- The graduation rate at UE is higher than Drury University (62% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from University of Evansville earn on average $10,600 more per year than Drury University graduates after ten years. ($46,000 vs. $35,400)
- Drury University students graduate with a $2,859 lower median federal student loan debt than UE graduates. ($24,141 vs. $27,000)
- Drury University graduates are paying $30 less per month on federal student loans than UE graduates. ($249 vs. $279)
- More UE graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Drury University students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 50%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/