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Overview |
Allegheny College | Drexel | ||
| Location | Meadville, PA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,353 | 22,344 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #204 | #124 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | allegheny.edu | drexel.edu | ||
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Costs |
Allegheny College | Drexel | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $52,950 | $56,595 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $52,950 | $56,595 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,796 | $16,980 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,719 | $39,267 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,599 | $33,861 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Allegheny College | Drexel | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,148 | 37,040 | ||
| Admitted | 2,889 | 29,487 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 69.6% | 79.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10% | 10% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.53 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1114/1372 | 1230/1430 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Allegheny College | Drexel | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 8:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Allegheny College | Drexel | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,200 | $77,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $29,000 | $26,243 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $299 | $271 |
Diversity |
Allegheny College | Drexel | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 76% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Allegheny College | Drexel | ||
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| % In-State | 51% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 48% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Allegheny College | Drexel | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Drexel University is larger than than Allegheny College based on total student enrollment (22,344 students vs. 1,353 students)
Allegheny College vs. Drexel Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Allegheny College or Drexel?
- Drexel University is 6.9% more expensive to attend than Allegheny College for in-state tuition ($56,595.00 vs. $52,950.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.9% higher at Drexel than Allegheny College ($56,595.00 vs. $52,950.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Allegheny College than Drexel ($26,719 vs. $39,267)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Allegheny College are 23.1% lower than costs at Drexel University ($13,796 vs. $16,980)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Allegheny College as Drexel University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Allegheny College students is 25.8% larger than aid received Drexel University ($42,599 vs. $33,861)
Allegheny College vs. Drexel Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Allegheny College or Drexel? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Drexel or Allegheny College .
- Accepted freshman Drexel students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Allegheny College (3.53)
- Drexel has a higher acceptance rate (79.6%) than Allegheny College (69.6%)
Allegheny College vs. Drexel Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Allegheny College or Drexel? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Drexel and Allegheny College.
- The graduation rate at Allegheny College is higher than Drexel University (80% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Drexel University earn on average $22,200 more per year than Allegheny College graduates after ten years. ($77,400 vs. $55,200)
- Drexel University students graduate with a $2,757 lower median federal student loan debt than Allegheny College graduates. ($26,243 vs. $29,000)
- Drexel graduates are paying $28 less per month on federal student loans than Allegheny College graduates. ($271 vs. $299)
- More Allegheny College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Drexel students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/