Hi everyone! I’m in somewhat of a predicament. I don’t know whether going to Drew University or Denison University would be the best choice. I would like to study Education and minor in Art, but am looking for a college with a very rigorous curriculum. I’ve been accepted by both and both gave me pretty good financial aid. Your opinions would be greatly appreciated!!
Denison will be much more rigorous academically and will have more resources. It’s more rural, but it’s next to a charming town, and your peers will all be overachievers. Swimming is big.
However, these are subjective appreciations. Go with your instincts, what “feels right” to you.
If you want numbers, this is Denisons vs. Drew on objective measures
3.6 vs. 3.4 GPA
1264 CR+M vs. 1120
29 ACT average vs. 25
14% score 700+ in M vs. 6%
14% score 700+ CR vs. 6%
43% score 30+ on the ACT vs. 13%
74% classes have 20 students or fewer vs. 74%
100% freshmen live on campus vs. 87%
99% upperclass students live on campus vs. 77%
89% freshmen return for 2nd year vs. 76%
78% graduate in 4 years vs. 65%
45% were in the top 10 of their class vs. 31%