Southwestern University vs Drew University

Southwestern University and Drew University, both esteemed institutions of higher learning, offer distinct educational experiences. Southwestern, nestled in the heart of Texas, boasts a vibrant campus and a diverse student body, while Drew, located in the historic town of Madison, New Jersey, prides itself on its strong liberal arts tradition and commitment to social justice. With acceptance rates of 72% and 68%, respectively, both universities welcome a substantial number of applicants each year. While Southwestern's student body is predominantly female, Drew's is more evenly balanced between genders. Explore the comprehensive comparison table below to delve into further details about these two exceptional universities, including popular majors, graduation rates, and additional factors that may influence your decision in choosing the ideal academic environment for your educational journey.

	Drew University	Southwestern University
Overview
Location	Madison, New Jersey	Georgetown, Texas
Campus setting	Suburb: Large	City: Small
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
Students retention rate	88.0%	81.0%
Common app member	Yes	Yes
Religious affiliation	Methodism	Methodism

Admission
Acceptance rate	79.7%	51.0%
Application fees	Undergraduate: $40 Graduate: $40
SAT range	N/A	1150 - 1330
ACT range	N/A	25 - 31
Students submitting SAT score		39.0%
Students submitting ACT score		23.0%
Total number of applicants	3,542	4,757
Total number of admissions given out	2,823	2,428
Admitted students who chose to enroll	359	355
Yield rate	12.7%	14.6%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Required	Required
Recommendation letters	Required	Required
High school transcript	Not required	Required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Required	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$64,702	$63,000
Average net price	$17,033	$28,496
Tuition	$41,820	$46,800
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $10,020 Meal plan: $5,848	Room/dormitory: $6,600 Meal plan: $5,400
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 $30,548
Students receiving federal student loan	52.0% Average amount $5,286	57.0% Average amount $5,466
Students taking out private loans	10.0% Average amount $12,500	11.0% Average amount $13,464

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	1,634 Men 43.2% Women 56.8%	1,504 Men 46.3% Women 53.7%
Graduate students	610 Men 47.9% Women 52.1%	N/A
Racial/ethnic diversity	Low	Moderate
Out-of-state students	N/A	13.4%
International students	18.4%	1.0%
Campus local/setting	Suburb: Large	City: Small
Dormitory capacity	1,551	1,107
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	N/A	Texas California Illinois New Mexico Colorado

Academics
Popular study areas	Social Sciences Theology Biological and Biomedical Sciences Visual & Performing Arts Business	Biological and Biomedical Sciences Kinesiology & Leisure Studies Computer and Information Science Physical Science Education
Students to faculty ratio	12:1	12:1
Institutional accreditation	Middle States Commission on Higher Education	Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Outcome
Graduation rate	73.9%	73.5%
Dropout rate	25.0%	6.1%
Transferred out	N/A	20.3%
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	Business/Commerce, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $45,975 Year 2: $48,432 Year 3: $65,420 Communication and Media Studies (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $32,721 Year 2: $32,925 Year 3: $43,894 Education, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $47,033 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $33,194 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A English Language and Literature, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $25,091 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Biology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $33,504 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A Psychology, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $25,962 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A

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