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UCSD San Diego State Loyola Marymount Chapman Pepperdine SCU USF USC PLNU UCSB Cal Poly TCU| University of San Diego | Drew University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
USD | Drew University | ||
| Location | San Diego, CA | Madison, NJ | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 8,815 | 2,092 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #391 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | United Methodist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | sandiego.edu | drew.edu | ||
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Costs |
USD | Drew University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,810 | $43,074 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,810 | $43,074 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,010 | $16,402 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $36,008 | $28,183 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $36,408 | $31,901 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 83% | 99% |
Admission |
USD | Drew University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,334 | 3,855 | ||
| Admitted | 7,541 | 2,801 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 52.6% | 72.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.4% | 11% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.95 | 3.1 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | 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 | Dec 15, 2023 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
USD | Drew University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
USD | Drew University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,200 | $55,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,904 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $236 | $279 |
Diversity |
USD | Drew University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 44% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 56% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 4% | ||
| % International | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 9% |
Students |
USD | Drew University | ||
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| % In-State | 55% | 67% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 40% | 27% | ||
Campus |
USD | Drew University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of San Diego is larger than than Drew University based on total student enrollment (8,815 students vs. 2,092 students)
USD vs. Drew University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, USD or Drew University?
- University of San Diego is 24.9% more expensive to attend than Drew University for in-state tuition ($53,810.00 vs. $43,074.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.9% higher at USD than Drew University ($53,810.00 vs. $43,074.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Drew University than USD ($28,183 vs. $36,008)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Drew University are 3.7% lower than costs at University of San Diego ($16,402 vs. $17,010)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Drew University than University of San Diego (99% vs. 83%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of San Diego students is 14.1% larger than aid received Drew University ($36,408 vs. $31,901)
USD vs. Drew University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, USD or Drew University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Drew University or USD .
- Accepted freshman USD students have a 0.85 point higher average high school GPA (3.95) than students at Drew University (3.1)
- Drew University has a higher acceptance rate (72.7%) than USD (52.6%)
USD vs. Drew University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, USD 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 USD.
- The graduation rate at USD is higher than Drew University (75% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from University of San Diego earn on average $14,700 more per year than Drew University graduates after ten years. ($70,200 vs. $55,500)
- University of San Diego students graduate with a $4,096 lower median federal student loan debt than Drew University graduates. ($22,904 vs. $27,000)
- USD graduates are paying $43 less per month on federal student loans than Drew University graduates. ($236 vs. $279)
- More USD graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Drew University students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/