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Overview |
UMass | Drew University | ||
| Location | Amherst, MA | Madison, NJ | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 32,229 | 2,092 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #176 | #391 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umass.edu | drew.edu | ||
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Costs |
UMass | Drew University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $16,186 | $43,074 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,405 | $43,074 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,123 | $16,402 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $22,291 | $28,183 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,350 | $31,901 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 99% |
Admission |
UMass | Drew University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 45,451 | 3,855 | ||
| Admitted | 28,871 | 2,801 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.5% | 72.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.4% | 11% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.99 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 26/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1480 | 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 | Jan 15, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UMass | Drew University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UMass | Drew University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,200 | $55,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $248 | $279 |
Diversity |
UMass | Drew University | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 8% | 9% |
Students |
UMass | Drew University | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 24% | 27% | ||
Campus |
UMass | Drew University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Massachusetts Amherst is larger than than Drew University based on total student enrollment (32,229 students vs. 2,092 students)
UMass vs. Drew University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UMass or Drew University?
- Drew University is 166.1% more expensive to attend than UMass for in-state tuition ($43,074.00 vs. $16,186.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.2% higher at Drew University than University of Massachusetts Amherst ($43,074.00 vs. $37,405.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Massachusetts Amherst than Drew University ($22,291 vs. $28,183)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Massachusetts Amherst are 16.1% lower than costs at Drew University ($14,123 vs. $16,402)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Drew University than University of Massachusetts Amherst (99% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Drew University students is 158.3% larger than aid received University of Massachusetts Amherst ($31,901 vs. $12,350)
UMass vs. Drew University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UMass or Drew University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Drew University or UMass .
- Accepted freshman UMass students have a 0.89 point higher average high school GPA (3.99) than students at Drew University (3.1)
- Drew University has a higher acceptance rate (72.7%) than UMass (63.5%)
UMass vs. Drew University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UMass 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 UMass.
- The graduation rate at Drew University is higher than University of Massachusetts Amherst (68% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Drew University earn on average $300 more per year than UMass graduates after ten years. ($55,500 vs. $55,200)
- University of Massachusetts Amherst students graduate with a $3,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Drew University graduates. ($24,000 vs. $27,000)
- UMass graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Drew University graduates. ($248 vs. $279)
- More UMass graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Drew University students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/