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Overview |
GSC | Drew University | ||
| Location | Concord, NH | Madison, NJ | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 1,425 | 2,092 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #391 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | granite.edu | drew.edu | ||
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Costs |
GSC | Drew University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,536 | $43,074 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,880 | $43,074 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,828 | $16,402 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $11,850 | $28,183 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $5,318 | $31,901 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 85% | 99% |
Admission |
GSC | Drew University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 3,855 | ||
| Admitted | - | 2,801 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 72.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 11% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1120/1340 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
GSC | Drew University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
GSC | Drew University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $36,500 | $55,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 49% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,384 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $148 | $279 |
Diversity |
GSC | Drew University | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 85% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 0% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 9% |
Students |
GSC | Drew University | ||
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| % In-State | 71% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 29% | 27% | ||
Campus |
GSC | Drew University | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Drew University is larger than than GSC based on total student enrollment (2,092 students vs. 1,425 students)
GSC vs. Drew University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, GSC or Drew University?
- Drew University is 471.6% more expensive to attend than GSC for in-state tuition ($43,074.00 vs. $7,536.00)
- Out of state tuition is 385.1% higher at Drew University than Granite State College ($43,074.00 vs. $8,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Granite State College than Drew University ($11,850 vs. $28,183)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Granite State College are 66.9% lower than costs at Drew University ($9,828 vs. $16,402)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Drew University than Granite State College (99% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Drew University students is 499.9% larger than aid received Granite State College ($31,901 vs. $5,318)
Which college is harder to get into, GSC or Drew University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Drew University or GSC .
GSC vs. Drew University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, GSC 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 GSC.
- The graduation rate at Drew University is higher than Granite State College (68% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Drew University earn on average $19,000 more per year than GSC graduates after ten years. ($55,500 vs. $36,500)
- Granite State College students graduate with a $12,616 lower median federal student loan debt than Drew University graduates. ($14,384 vs. $27,000)
- GSC graduates are paying $131 less per month on federal student loans than Drew University graduates. ($148 vs. $279)
- More Drew University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former GSC students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 49%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/