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Overview |
Drew University | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
| Location | Madison, NJ | Austin, TX | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,092 | 3,470 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #391 | #439 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | drew.edu | stedwards.edu | ||
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Costs |
Drew University | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,074 | $49,886 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,074 | $49,886 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,402 | $13,876 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,183 | $27,193 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,901 | $38,787 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
Drew University | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,855 | 6,015 | ||
| Admitted | 2,801 | 5,119 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.7% | 85.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11% | 12.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/28 | 20/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1340 | 1030/1270 | ||
| 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 | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Drew University | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,500 | $55,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 64% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $25,271 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $261 |
Diversity |
Drew University | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 37% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 40% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 5% | 9% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 3% |
Students |
Drew University | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 82% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Drew University | St. Edward's University- St. Edward's | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Saint Edward's University is larger than than Drew University based on total student enrollment (3,470 students vs. 2,092 students)
Drew University vs. St. Edward's University- St. Edward's Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Drew University or St. Edward's University- St. Edward's?
- Saint Edward's University is 15.8% more expensive to attend than Drew University for in-state tuition ($49,886.00 vs. $43,074.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.8% higher at St. Edward's University- St. Edward's than Drew University ($49,886.00 vs. $43,074.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Edward's University than Drew University ($27,193 vs. $28,183)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Edward's University are 18.2% lower than costs at Drew University ($13,876 vs. $16,402)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Drew University as Saint Edward's University (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Edward's University students is 21.6% larger than aid received Drew University ($38,787 vs. $31,901)
Drew University vs. St. Edward's University- St. Edward's Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Drew University or St. Edward's University- St. Edward's? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between St. Edward's University- St. Edward's or Drew University .
- Accepted freshman St. Edward's University- St. Edward's students have a 0.43 point higher average high school GPA (3.53) than students at Drew University (3.1)
- St. Edward's University- St. Edward's has a higher acceptance rate (85.1%) than Drew University (72.7%)
Drew University vs. St. Edward's University- St. Edward's Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Drew University or St. Edward's University- St. Edward's? 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 St. Edward's University- St. Edward's and Drew University.
- The graduation rate at Drew University is the same as at Saint Edward's University (68% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Drew University earn on average $400 more per year than St. Edward's University- St. Edward's graduates after ten years. ($55,500 vs. $55,100)
- Saint Edward's University students graduate with a $1,729 lower median federal student loan debt than Drew University graduates. ($25,271 vs. $27,000)
- St. Edward's University- St. Edward's graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Drew University graduates. ($261 vs. $279)
- More Drew University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former St. Edward's University- St. Edward's students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/