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Overview |
Wesleyan University | Drew University | ||
| Location | Middletown, CT | Madison, NJ | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 3,253 | 2,092 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #33 | #391 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wesleyan.edu | drew.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wesleyan University | Drew University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,722 | $43,074 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,722 | $43,074 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,180 | $16,402 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $21,270 | $28,183 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $59,825 | $31,901 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 44% | 99% |
Admission |
Wesleyan University | Drew University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,521 | 3,855 | ||
| Admitted | 2,096 | 2,801 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 14.4% | 72.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 35.4% | 11% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 31/34 | 26/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1320/1510 | 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 1, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Wesleyan University | Drew University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wesleyan University | Drew University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,000 | $55,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,500 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $180 | $279 |
Diversity |
Wesleyan University | Drew University | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 9% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 9% |
Students |
Wesleyan University | Drew University | ||
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| % In-State | 8% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Wesleyan University | Drew University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Wesleyan University is larger than than Drew University based on total student enrollment (3,253 students vs. 2,092 students)
Wesleyan University vs. Drew University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wesleyan University or Drew University?
- Wesleyan University is 47.9% more expensive to attend than Drew University for in-state tuition ($63,722.00 vs. $43,074.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47.9% higher at Wesleyan University than Drew University ($63,722.00 vs. $43,074.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wesleyan University than Drew University ($21,270 vs. $28,183)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Drew University are 10.8% lower than costs at Wesleyan University ($16,402 vs. $18,180)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Drew University than Wesleyan University (99% vs. 44%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wesleyan University students is 87.5% larger than aid received Drew University ($59,825 vs. $31,901)
Wesleyan University vs. Drew University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wesleyan University or Drew University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Drew University or Wesleyan University .
- Drew University has a higher acceptance rate (72.7%) than Wesleyan University (14.4%)
Wesleyan University vs. Drew University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wesleyan University 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 Wesleyan University.
- The graduation rate at Wesleyan University is higher than Drew University (92% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Wesleyan University earn on average $2,500 more per year than Drew University graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $55,500)
- Wesleyan University students graduate with a $9,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Drew University graduates. ($17,500 vs. $27,000)
- Wesleyan University graduates are paying $99 less per month on federal student loans than Drew University graduates. ($180 vs. $279)
- More Wesleyan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Drew University students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/