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Overview |
Drew University | Penn College | ||
| Location | Madison, NJ | Williamsport, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,092 | 4,241 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #391 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | drew.edu | pct.edu | ||
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Costs |
Drew University | Penn College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,074 | $15,450 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,074 | $23,190 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,402 | $12,130 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,183 | $23,030 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,901 | $7,254 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 69% |
Admission |
Drew University | Penn College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,855 | - | ||
| Admitted | 2,801 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.7% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 11% | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.05 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1120/1340 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Drew University | Penn College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Drew University | Penn College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,500 | $44,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $222 |
Diversity |
Drew University | Penn College | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 64% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 36% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 88% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 2% | ||
| % International | 5% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 2% |
Students |
Drew University | Penn College | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Drew University | Penn College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Pennsylvania College of Technology is larger than than Drew University based on total student enrollment (4,241 students vs. 2,092 students)
Drew University vs. Penn College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Drew University or Penn College?
- Drew University is 178.8% more expensive to attend than Penn College for in-state tuition ($43,074.00 vs. $15,450.00)
- Out of state tuition is 85.7% higher at Drew University than Pennsylvania College of Technology ($43,074.00 vs. $23,190.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pennsylvania College of Technology than Drew University ($23,030 vs. $28,183)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pennsylvania College of Technology are 35.2% lower than costs at Drew University ($12,130 vs. $16,402)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Drew University than Pennsylvania College of Technology (99% vs. 69%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Drew University students is 339.8% larger than aid received Pennsylvania College of Technology ($31,901 vs. $7,254)
Which college is harder to get into, Drew University or Penn College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn College or Drew University .
- Accepted freshman Drew University students have a 0.05 point higher average high school GPA (3.1) than students at Penn College (3.05)
Drew University vs. Penn College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Drew University or Penn College? 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 Penn College and Drew University.
- The graduation rate at Drew University is higher than Pennsylvania College of Technology (68% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Drew University earn on average $11,100 more per year than Penn College graduates after ten years. ($55,500 vs. $44,400)
- Pennsylvania College of Technology students graduate with a $5,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Drew University graduates. ($21,500 vs. $27,000)
- Penn College graduates are paying $57 less per month on federal student loans than Drew University graduates. ($222 vs. $279)
- More Drew University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn College students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/