Le Moyne College vs Drew University

Le Moyne College and Drew University, both esteemed institutions of higher learning, offer distinct educational experiences. Le Moyne, a private Jesuit college in Syracuse, New York, boasts a 75% acceptance rate and a student body of around 2,500 undergraduates. Drew, a private Methodist university in Madison, New Jersey, has a slightly lower acceptance rate of 68% and a larger undergraduate population of over 2,700. While both institutions offer a diverse range of majors, Le Moyne is known for its strengths in the liberal arts and sciences, while Drew excels in the social sciences and business. With graduation rates of 79% and 82% respectively, both colleges ensure that their students are well-prepared for their future careers. Explore the detailed comparison table below to discover more about the unique characteristics of each institution and make an informed decision about your academic journey.

	Drew University	Le Moyne College
Overview
Location	Madison, New Jersey	Syracuse, New York
Campus setting	Suburb: Large	Suburb: Large
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Private (Non Profit)	Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	88.0%	81.0%
Common app member	Yes	Yes
Religious affiliation	Methodism	Catholic

Admission
Acceptance rate	79.7%	73.4%
Application fees	Undergraduate: $40 Graduate: $40
SAT range	N/A	1140 - 1290
ACT range	N/A	25 - 29
Students submitting SAT score		24.0%
Students submitting ACT score		3.0%
Total number of applicants	3,542	7,462
Total number of admissions given out	2,823	5,477
Admitted students who chose to enroll	359	613
Yield rate	12.7%	11.2%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Required	Required
Recommendation letters	Required	Required
High school transcript	Not required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Required	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$64,702	$54,060
Average net price	$17,033	$24,618
Tuition	$41,820	$35,610
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $10,020 Meal plan: $5,848	Room/dormitory: $9,200 Meal plan: $5,560
Available payment plans	Prepaid tuition plan Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	99.0% Average amount $30,371	100.0% Average amount $25,314
Students receiving federal student loan	52.0% Average amount $5,286	73.0% Average amount $5,110
Students taking out private loans	10.0% Average amount $12,500	20.0% Average amount $15,486

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	1,634 Men 43.2% Women 56.8%	2,713 Men 37.4% Women 62.6%
Graduate students	610 Men 47.9% Women 52.1%	588 Men 27.4% Women 72.6%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Low	Low
Out-of-state students	N/A	N/A
International students	18.4%	1.5%
Campus local/setting	Suburb: Large	Suburb: Large
Dormitory capacity	1,551	1,578
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	N/A	N/A

Academics
Popular study areas	Social Sciences Theology Biological and Biomedical Sciences Visual & Performing Arts Business	Business Health Professions Education Biological and Biomedical Sciences Communication and Journalism
Students to faculty ratio	12:1	12:1
Institutional accreditation	Middle States Commission on Higher Education	Middle States Commission on Higher Education

Outcome
Graduation rate	73.9%	75.8%
Dropout rate	25.0%	24.1%
Transferred out	N/A	N/A
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $40,486 Year 2: $47,260 Year 3: $64,000 Political Science and Government (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $43,240 Year 3: $53,579 Economics (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $41,700 Year 2: $55,512 Year 3: $52,547 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Master's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $52,107 Year 3: $52,217 Theological and Ministerial Studies (Doctoral Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $52,107 Year 3: $50,695 Theological and Ministerial Studies (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $63,304 Year 2: $32,563 Year 3: $47,001 Psychology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $24,484 Year 2: $29,685 Year 3: $44,653 Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $35,954 Year 3: $41,983 Natural Resources Conservation and Research (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $28,366 Year 2: $39,369 Year 3: $41,007 Fine and Studio Arts (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $25,194 Year 3: $29,647	Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $109,543 Year 2: $113,999 Year 3: $117,526 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $63,573 Year 2: $60,943 Year 3: $69,756 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $55,999 Year 2: $56,776 Year 3: $65,300 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $55,125 Year 2: $57,995 Year 3: $59,064 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $43,905 Year 2: $45,175 Year 3: $56,582 Management Information Systems and Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $52,107 Year 3: $55,636 Finance and Financial Management Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $48,565 Year 2: $46,087 Year 3: $54,198 Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $53,884 Year 2: $50,231 Year 3: $53,231 Political Science and Government (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $41,565 Year 3: $52,246 Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $38,908 Year 2: $41,007 Year 3: $49,896

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