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Drew University vs Caldwell University

Drew University is harder to get into (68% vs 71% admitted), but students with aid paid less there on average: $15,180 vs $25,614 a year.

Highlighted = the better number: lower price or debt, higher rate or pay.

Getting in
MeasureDrew UniversityCaldwell University
Admit rate 68% 71%
SAT, enrolled first-years (middle 50%) 1103–1338 1130–1370
ACT, enrolled first-years (middle 50%) 24–30 —
SAT or ACT for fall 2027 Not checked yet Not checked yet
Next deadline Not checked yet Not checked yet
Cost
MeasureDrew UniversityCaldwell University
Sticker price per year $66,814 $53,194
Average paid after grants $25,614 $15,180
What families with aid paid, by income
MeasureDrew UniversityCaldwell University
Under $30,000 $14,982 $12,742
$30,000–$48,000 $15,756 $11,569
$48,000–$75,000 $21,057 $14,343
$75,000–$110,000 $25,294 $14,481
Over $110,000 $36,453 $24,892
After you start
MeasureDrew UniversityCaldwell University
Undergrads 1,533 1,575
Graduate within 6 years 72% 59%
Come back for year two 88% 77%
Median earnings 10 years after starting $66,065 $57,671
Median debt at graduation $21,585 $21,500

Highlighted only when the gap is at least 5%. "Average paid" is what students who got federal aid paid per year after grants, not a price quote. How we get our numbers

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