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Overview |
UMBC | Drew University | ||
| Location | Baltimore, MD | Madison, NJ | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 13,991 | 2,092 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #303 | #391 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umbc.edu | drew.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMBC | Drew University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,056 | $43,074 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $25,820 | $43,074 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,378 | $16,402 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,692 | $28,183 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,889 | $31,901 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 92% | 99% |
Admission |
UMBC | Drew University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 11,534 | 3,855 | ||
| Admitted | 9,291 | 2,801 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.6% | 72.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.1% | 11% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 26/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1210/1390 | 1120/1340 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UMBC | Drew University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMBC | Drew University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 57% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,500 | $55,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 67% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,197 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $219 | $279 |
Diversity |
UMBC | Drew University | ||
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| % Men | 53% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 47% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 44% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 17% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 9% |
Students |
UMBC | Drew University | ||
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| % In-State | 90% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 27% | ||
Campus |
UMBC | 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 Maryland Baltimore County is larger than than Drew University based on total student enrollment (13,991 students vs. 2,092 students)
UMBC vs. Drew University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMBC or Drew University?
- Drew University is 375.6% more expensive to attend than UMBC for in-state tuition ($43,074.00 vs. $9,056.00)
- Out of state tuition is 66.8% higher at Drew University than University of Maryland Baltimore County ($43,074.00 vs. $25,820.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maryland Baltimore County than Drew University ($17,692 vs. $28,183)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maryland Baltimore County are 22.6% lower than costs at Drew University ($13,378 vs. $16,402)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Drew University than University of Maryland Baltimore County (99% vs. 92%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Drew University students is 258.9% larger than aid received University of Maryland Baltimore County ($31,901 vs. $8,889)
UMBC vs. Drew University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UMBC or Drew University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Drew University or UMBC .
- Accepted freshman UMBC students have a 0.87 point higher average high school GPA (3.97) than students at Drew University (3.1)
- UMBC has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than Drew University (72.7%)
UMBC vs. Drew University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMBC 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 UMBC.
- The graduation rate at Drew University is higher than University of Maryland Baltimore County (68% vs. 57%)
- Graduates from University of Maryland Baltimore County earn on average $4,000 more per year than Drew University graduates after ten years. ($59,500 vs. $55,500)
- University of Maryland Baltimore County students graduate with a $5,803 lower median federal student loan debt than Drew University graduates. ($21,197 vs. $27,000)
- UMBC graduates are paying $60 less per month on federal student loans than Drew University graduates. ($219 vs. $279)
- More Drew University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UMBC students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 67%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/