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Overview |
Drew University | Penn State | ||
| Location | Madison, NJ | University Park, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,092 | 50,028 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #391 | #167 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | drew.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Drew University | Penn State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,074 | $18,368 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,074 | $35,946 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,402 | $12,744 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,183 | $26,747 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,901 | $10,066 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 44% |
Admission |
Drew University | Penn State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,855 | 85,784 | ||
| Admitted | 2,801 | 47,360 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.7% | 55.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11% | 19.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 26/28 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1340 | 1210/1390 | ||
| 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, 2024 |
Academics |
Drew University | Penn State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Drew University | Penn State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 87% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,500 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $277 |
Diversity |
Drew University | Penn State | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 53% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 47% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 2% |
Students |
Drew University | Penn State | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Drew University | Penn State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Penn State Main Campus is larger than than Drew University based on total student enrollment (50,028 students vs. 2,092 students)
Drew University vs. Penn State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Drew University or Penn State?
- Drew University is 134.5% more expensive to attend than Penn State for in-state tuition ($43,074.00 vs. $18,368.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.8% higher at Drew University than Penn State Main Campus ($43,074.00 vs. $35,946.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Main Campus than Drew University ($26,747 vs. $28,183)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Main Campus are 28.7% lower than costs at Drew University ($12,744 vs. $16,402)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Drew University than Penn State Main Campus (99% vs. 44%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Drew University students is 216.9% larger than aid received Penn State Main Campus ($31,901 vs. $10,066)
Drew University vs. Penn State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Drew University or Penn State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State or Drew University .
- Drew University has a higher acceptance rate (72.7%) than Penn State (55.2%)
Drew University vs. Penn State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Drew University or Penn State? 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 State and Drew University.
- The graduation rate at Penn State is higher than Drew University (87% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Drew University earn on average $200 more per year than Penn State graduates after ten years. ($55,500 vs. $55,300)
- Penn State Main Campus students graduate with a $182 lower median federal student loan debt than Drew University graduates. ($26,818 vs. $27,000)
- Penn State graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Drew University graduates. ($277 vs. $279)
- More Drew University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/