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UNC Chapel Hill University of Richmond BC Duke FDU Villanova UVA Davidson Holy Cross William & Mary Elon Colgate| Drew University | Wake Forest University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Drew University | Wake Forest | ||
| Location | Madison, NJ | Winston Salem, NC | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,092 | 8,963 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #391 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | drew.edu | wfu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Drew University | Wake Forest | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,074 | $61,012 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,074 | $61,012 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,402 | $16,652 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,183 | $26,197 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,901 | $54,233 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 29% |
Admission |
Drew University | Wake Forest | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,855 | 16,857 | ||
| Admitted | 2,801 | 3,602 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.7% | 21.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11% | 38% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 26/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 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 | Feb 1, 2024 | Jan 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Drew University | Wake Forest | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Drew University | Wake Forest | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 88% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,500 | $77,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $237 |
Diversity |
Drew University | Wake Forest | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 0% |
Students |
Drew University | Wake Forest | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 14% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 77% | ||
Campus |
Drew University | Wake Forest | ||
| 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
- Wake Forest University is larger than than Drew University based on total student enrollment (8,963 students vs. 2,092 students)
Drew University vs. Wake Forest Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Drew University or Wake Forest?
- Wake Forest University is 41.6% more expensive to attend than Drew University for in-state tuition ($61,012.00 vs. $43,074.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.6% higher at Wake Forest than Drew University ($61,012.00 vs. $43,074.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wake Forest University than Drew University ($26,197 vs. $28,183)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Drew University are 1.5% lower than costs at Wake Forest University ($16,402 vs. $16,652)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Drew University than Wake Forest University (99% vs. 29%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wake Forest University students is 70% larger than aid received Drew University ($54,233 vs. $31,901)
Drew University vs. Wake Forest Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Drew University or Wake Forest? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wake Forest or Drew University .
- Drew University has a higher acceptance rate (72.7%) than Wake Forest (21.4%)
Drew University vs. Wake Forest Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Drew University or Wake Forest? 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 Wake Forest and Drew University.
- The graduation rate at Wake Forest is higher than Drew University (88% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Wake Forest University earn on average $21,700 more per year than Drew University graduates after ten years. ($77,200 vs. $55,500)
- Wake Forest University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Drew University graduates. ($23,000 vs. $27,000)
- Wake Forest graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Drew University graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More Wake Forest graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Drew University students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/