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Overview |
UNH Manchester | Drew University | ||
| Location | Manchester, NH | Madison, NJ | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 748 | 2,226 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #327 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | unh.edu | drew.edu | ||
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Costs |
UNH Manchester | Drew University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,150 | $44,260 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,860 | $44,260 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,000 | $17,640 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,097 | $28,193 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,570 | $33,097 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 98% |
Admission |
UNH Manchester | Drew University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 505 | 4,604 | ||
| Admitted | 441 | 3,197 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87.3% | 69.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.3% | 12.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.35 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1030/1250 | 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 | Apr 1, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UNH Manchester | Drew University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UNH Manchester | Drew University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 55% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $53,300 | $55,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
UNH Manchester | Drew University | ||
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| % Men | 17% | 13% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 74% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 1% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 15% | 9% |
Students |
UNH Manchester | Drew University | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 28% | ||
Campus |
UNH Manchester | Drew University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Drew University is larger than than UNH Manchester based on total student enrollment (2,226 students vs. 748 students)
UNH Manchester vs. Drew University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UNH Manchester or Drew University?
- Drew University is 192.1% more expensive to attend than UNH Manchester for in-state tuition ($44,260.00 vs. $15,150.00)
- Out of state tuition is 27% higher at Drew University than University of New Hampshire at Manchester ($44,260.00 vs. $34,860.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of New Hampshire at Manchester than Drew University ($13,097 vs. $28,193)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of New Hampshire at Manchester are 35.7% lower than costs at Drew University ($13,000 vs. $17,640)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Drew University than University of New Hampshire at Manchester (98% vs. 87%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Drew University students is 245.8% larger than aid received University of New Hampshire at Manchester ($33,097 vs. $9,570)
UNH Manchester vs. Drew University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UNH Manchester or Drew University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Drew University or UNH Manchester .
- Accepted freshman UNH Manchester students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.35) than students at Drew University (3.1)
- UNH Manchester has a higher acceptance rate (87.3%) than Drew University (69.4%)
UNH Manchester vs. Drew University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UNH Manchester 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 UNH Manchester.
- The graduation rate at Drew University is higher than University of New Hampshire at Manchester (68% vs. 55%)
- Graduates from Drew University earn on average $2,200 more per year than UNH Manchester graduates after ten years. ($55,500 vs. $53,300)
- Drew University and UNH Manchester graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- Drew University and UNH Manchester graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More UNH Manchester graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Drew University students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/