- Drew University is a private school while William Paterson University of New Jersey is a public school.
- Both schools are located in New Jersey.
- Drew University has more expensive tuition of $45,360 than William Paterson University of New Jersey ($24,464).
- Drew University has tighter acceptance rate of 63.43% than William Paterson University of New Jersey (92.39%).
- Drew University has higher SAT scores of 1,240 than William Paterson University of New Jersey (1,150).
- William Paterson University of New Jersey is larger with 9,070 students than Drew University (2,092 students).
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| #98 in Liberal Arts Colleges #10 in New Jersey | Rankings | #12 in New Jersey |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Madison, NJ | Location | Wayne, NJ |
| Known as | ||
| Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) Doctorate (Other) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate 2-4 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Baccalaureate College - Arts & Sciences | Carnegie Classification | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $45,360 | Undergraduate | $15,150 New Jersey residents $24,464 out-of-state |
| $26,056 | Graduate | $16,408 New Jersey residents $23,410 out-of-state |
| $29,788 | Financial Aid | $7,535 |
| Admission | ||
| $40 undergraduate $40 graduate | Application Fee | $50 undergraduate $50 graduate |
| 63.43% | Acceptance Rate | 92.39% |
| 18.25% | Yield | 17.96% |
| 1,240 SAT, 27 ACT | Test Scores | 1,150 SAT |
| Student Population | ||
| 2,092 | Total Students | 9,070 |
| 1,513 | Undergraduate | 6,604 |
| 579 | Graduate | 2,466 |
| 50 | Online Enrollment | 3,400 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 73% | Graduation Rate | 55% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 25% | |
| 88% | Retention Rate | 71% |
| $58,500 | Average Earning after Graduation | $49,100 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,556) $10,320 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 1,662) $8,420 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (19 meals per week) $4,740 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 12 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 15 to 1 |
| 130 Full-time 110 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 377 Full-time 631 Part-time |
| 322 Full-time 156 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 1,096 Full-time 787 Part-time |
| $83,951 for Faculties $77,658 Part-time | Average Salary | $106,767 for Faculties $80,044 Part-time |