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Overview |
Drew University | UArts | ||
| Location | Madison, NJ | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,092 | 1,313 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #391 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | drew.edu | uarts.edu | ||
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Costs |
Drew University | UArts | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,074 | $50,950 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,074 | $50,950 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,402 | $17,950 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,183 | $42,467 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,901 | $25,460 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Drew University | UArts | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,855 | 1,086 | ||
| Admitted | 2,801 | 869 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.7% | 80% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11% | 20.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | 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) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Drew University | UArts | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 7:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Drew University | UArts | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 62% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,500 | $34,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $279 |
Diversity |
Drew University | UArts | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 14% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 5% | ||
| % International | 5% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 2% |
Students |
Drew University | UArts | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 31% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 66% | ||
Campus |
Drew University | UArts | ||
| 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
- Drew University is larger than than UArts based on total student enrollment (2,092 students vs. 1,313 students)
Drew University vs. UArts Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Drew University or UArts?
- The University of the Arts is 18.3% more expensive to attend than Drew University for in-state tuition ($50,950.00 vs. $43,074.00)
- Out of state tuition is 18.3% higher at UArts than Drew University ($50,950.00 vs. $43,074.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Drew University than UArts ($28,183 vs. $42,467)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Drew University are 9.4% lower than costs at The University of the Arts ($16,402 vs. $17,950)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of the Arts than Drew University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Drew University students is 25.3% larger than aid received The University of the Arts ($31,901 vs. $25,460)
Drew University vs. UArts Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Drew University or UArts? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UArts or Drew University .
- UArts has a higher acceptance rate (80%) than Drew University (72.7%)
Drew University vs. UArts Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Drew University or UArts? 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 UArts and Drew University.
- The graduation rate at Drew University is higher than The University of the Arts (68% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Drew University earn on average $21,000 more per year than UArts graduates after ten years. ($55,500 vs. $34,500)
- The University of the Arts and Drew University graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($27,000 vs. $27,000)
- The University of the Arts and Drew University graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($279 vs. $279)
- More Drew University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UArts students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/