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Overview |
Maryland | Drew University | ||
| Location | College Park, MD | Madison, NJ | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 40,792 | 2,092 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #95 | #391 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umd.edu | drew.edu | ||
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Costs |
Maryland | Drew University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,695 | $43,074 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,931 | $43,074 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,576 | $16,402 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,210 | $28,183 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,232 | $31,901 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 48% | 99% |
Admission |
Maryland | Drew University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 56,761 | 3,855 | ||
| Admitted | 25,320 | 2,801 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 44.6% | 72.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.1% | 11% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 30/34 | 26/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1360/1520 | 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 |
Academics |
Maryland | Drew University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Maryland | Drew University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,300 | $55,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $279 |
Diversity |
Maryland | Drew University | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 9% |
Students |
Maryland | Drew University | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Maryland | 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 College Park is larger than than Drew University based on total student enrollment (40,792 students vs. 2,092 students)
Maryland vs. Drew University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Maryland or Drew University?
- Drew University is 344.3% more expensive to attend than Maryland for in-state tuition ($43,074.00 vs. $9,695.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.6% higher at Drew University than University of Maryland College Park ($43,074.00 vs. $37,931.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maryland College Park than Drew University ($16,210 vs. $28,183)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maryland College Park are 12.5% lower than costs at Drew University ($14,576 vs. $16,402)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Drew University than University of Maryland College Park (99% vs. 48%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Drew University students is 184% larger than aid received University of Maryland College Park ($31,901 vs. $11,232)
Maryland vs. Drew University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Maryland or Drew University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Drew University or Maryland .
- Accepted freshman Maryland students have a 0.74 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Drew University (3.1)
- Drew University has a higher acceptance rate (72.7%) than Maryland (44.6%)
Maryland vs. Drew University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Maryland 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 Maryland.
- The graduation rate at Maryland is higher than Drew University (82% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from University of Maryland College Park earn on average $12,800 more per year than Drew University graduates after ten years. ($68,300 vs. $55,500)
- University of Maryland College Park students graduate with a $7,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Drew University graduates. ($19,500 vs. $27,000)
- Maryland graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than Drew University graduates. ($201 vs. $279)
- More Maryland 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/