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Overview |
ECSU | Drew University | ||
| Location | Willimantic, CT | Madison, NJ | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 4,082 | 2,092 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #432 | #391 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | easternct.edu | drew.edu | ||
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Costs |
ECSU | Drew University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,470 | $43,074 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,706 | $43,074 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,106 | $16,402 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,628 | $28,183 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,993 | $31,901 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
ECSU | Drew University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 5,488 | 3,855 | ||
| Admitted | 4,052 | 2,801 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 73.8% | 72.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.7% | 11% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Moderate | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 16/28 | 26/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1190 | 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 |
Academics |
ECSU | Drew University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
ECSU | Drew University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 49% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $55,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $237 | $279 |
Diversity |
ECSU | Drew University | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 9% |
Students |
ECSU | Drew University | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 27% | ||
Campus |
ECSU | Drew University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Eastern Connecticut State University is larger than than Drew University based on total student enrollment (4,082 students vs. 2,092 students)
ECSU vs. Drew University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, ECSU or Drew University?
- Drew University is 565.7% more expensive to attend than ECSU for in-state tuition ($43,074.00 vs. $6,470.00)
- Out of state tuition is 343.8% higher at Drew University than Eastern Connecticut State University ($43,074.00 vs. $9,706.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Connecticut State University than Drew University ($18,628 vs. $28,183)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Connecticut State University are 1.8% lower than costs at Drew University ($16,106 vs. $16,402)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern Connecticut State University than Drew University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Drew University students is 190.2% larger than aid received Eastern Connecticut State University ($31,901 vs. $10,993)
ECSU vs. Drew University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, ECSU or Drew University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Drew University or ECSU .
- Accepted freshman ECSU students have a 0.3 point higher average high school GPA (3.4) than students at Drew University (3.1)
- ECSU has a higher acceptance rate (73.8%) than Drew University (72.7%)
ECSU vs. Drew University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, ECSU or Drew University? 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 Drew University and ECSU.
- The graduation rate at Drew University is higher than Eastern Connecticut State University (68% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Drew University earn on average $9,100 more per year than ECSU graduates after ten years. ($55,500 vs. $46,400)
- Eastern Connecticut State University students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Drew University graduates. ($23,000 vs. $27,000)
- ECSU graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Drew University graduates. ($237 vs. $279)
- More Drew University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ECSU students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/