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Overview |
SHU | Drew University | ||
| Location | Fairfield, CT | Madison, NJ | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 10,721 | 2,092 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #391 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sacredheart.edu | drew.edu | ||
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Costs |
SHU | Drew University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,310 | $43,074 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,310 | $43,074 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,520 | $16,402 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $45,280 | $28,183 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $19,484 | $31,901 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
SHU | Drew University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,316 | 3,855 | ||
| Admitted | 8,750 | 2,801 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 65.7% | 72.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | 11% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.55 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Challenging | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 26/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1120/1340 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
SHU | Drew University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
SHU | Drew University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,700 | $55,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 76% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $279 |
Diversity |
SHU | Drew University | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 4% | ||
| % International | 1% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 9% |
Students |
SHU | Drew University | ||
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| % In-State | 23% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 75% | 27% | ||
Campus |
SHU | 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
- Sacred Heart University is larger than than Drew University based on total student enrollment (10,721 students vs. 2,092 students)
SHU vs. Drew University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, SHU or Drew University?
- Sacred Heart University is 7.5% more expensive to attend than Drew University for in-state tuition ($46,310.00 vs. $43,074.00)
- Out of state tuition is 7.5% higher at SHU than Drew University ($46,310.00 vs. $43,074.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Drew University than SHU ($28,183 vs. $45,280)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Drew University are 6.8% lower than costs at Sacred Heart University ($16,402 vs. $17,520)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Sacred Heart University as Drew University (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Drew University students is 63.7% larger than aid received Sacred Heart University ($31,901 vs. $19,484)
SHU vs. Drew University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, SHU or Drew University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Drew University or SHU .
- Accepted freshman SHU students have a 0.45 point higher average high school GPA (3.55) than students at Drew University (3.1)
- Drew University has a higher acceptance rate (72.7%) than SHU (65.7%)
SHU vs. Drew University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, SHU 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 SHU.
- The graduation rate at SHU is the same as at Drew University (68% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Sacred Heart University earn on average $4,200 more per year than Drew University graduates after ten years. ($59,700 vs. $55,500)
- Sacred Heart University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Drew University graduates. ($25,000 vs. $27,000)
- SHU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Drew University graduates. ($258 vs. $279)
- More SHU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Drew University students, three years after graduation. (76% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/