Quad

Head-to-head

Key differences

The biggest gaps between these schools, largest first.

  1. 1

    Drew graduates 9 pts more of its students than Queens University of Charlotte (75% vs. 66%)

    Graduation rate
  2. 2

    Drew grads earn $6K more ten years out than Queens University of Charlotte's ($63,646 vs. $57,673)

    Median earnings, 10 yrs
  3. 3

    Drew has 5 pts more Pell recipients than Queens University of Charlotte (29% vs. 24%)

    Pell Grant recipients
  4. 4

    Drew is a bit larger (1,533 vs. 1,211)

    Undergrads
  5. 5

    Drew has 3 pts more first-gen students than Queens University of Charlotte (25% vs. 22%)

    First-generation students
  6. 6

    Queens University of Charlotte's SAT midpoint is 19 points higher than Drew's

    SAT midpoint

The shape of each school

Each axis is a national rank among 4-year colleges; further out = more of it.

SelectivityTest scoresSizePell shareFirst-genDiversity

Who's hardest to get into

Queens University of Charlotte admits 62%, Drew 68%; Drew's yield is higher, at 11%.

Acceptance rate
Drew68%
Queens University of Charlotte62%
Quad's selectivity
  • DrewSelective
  • Queens University of CharlotteSelective
SAT middle 50%Axis 1000–1600
Drew
1103–1338
Queens University of Charlotte
1140–1340
How they read a recordfirst-years at 3.75+
  • DrewGPA and school record required
  • Queens University of CharlotteGPA and prep program required

Who's on each campus

Drew is a bit larger than Queens University of Charlotte (1,533 vs. 1,211 undergrads) and has the larger Pell share.

Undergrads
Drew1.5K
Queens University of Charlotte1.2K
Pell Grant share
Drew29%
Queens University of Charlotte24%

Majors and faculty

Psychology leads at Drew, and Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse at Queens University of Charlotte.

Students per faculty member
Drew11 to 1
Queens University of Charlotte9 to 1
Most popular majorshare of graduates
  • DrewPsychology, General14%
  • Queens University of CharlotteRegistered Nursing/Registered Nurse18%

What each costs

Drew and Queens University of Charlotte cost about the same a year on average; Drew's grants cover the larger share of its price.

Average cost, all students
Drew$32.7K
Queens University of Charlotte$33.3K
Aid generosity
Drew52%
Queens University of Charlotte51%

What each pays off

Drew's former students earn more, a median $63.6K ten years after enrolling; both graduate more than 60% within six years.

Median earnings, 10 years
Drew$63.6K
Queens University of Charlotte$57.7K
Graduation rate
Drew75%
Queens University of Charlotte66%

How each has changed

Applications grew at both; Queens University of Charlotte got more selective while Drew held steady.

Applications, 10-year change
  • DrewGrowing+47%
  • Queens University of CharlotteGrowing+140%
All the numbersEvery figure for these colleges in one table, with differences highlighted.
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