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Overview |
AU | Drexel | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,885 | 22,344 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #93 | #124 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | american.edu | drexel.edu | ||
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Costs |
AU | Drexel | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,070 | $56,595 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,070 | $56,595 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,706 | $16,980 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,369 | $39,267 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,138 | $33,861 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 66% | 100% |
Admission |
AU | Drexel | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 19,510 | 37,040 | ||
| Admitted | 7,926 | 29,487 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 40.6% | 79.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 22.2% | 10% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/32 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1290/1430 | 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 | Jan 15, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
AU | Drexel | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
AU | Drexel | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,800 | $77,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $26,243 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $271 |
Diversity |
AU | Drexel | ||
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| % Men | 37% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 63% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
AU | Drexel | ||
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| % In-State | 2% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 94% | 47% | ||
Campus |
AU | Drexel | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Drexel University is larger than than AU based on total student enrollment (22,344 students vs. 13,885 students)
AU vs. Drexel Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, AU or Drexel?
- Drexel University is 6.6% more expensive to attend than AU for in-state tuition ($56,595.00 vs. $53,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.6% higher at Drexel than American University ($56,595.00 vs. $53,070.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Drexel University than AU ($39,267 vs. $41,369)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at American University are 8.1% lower than costs at Drexel University ($15,706 vs. $16,980)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Drexel University than American University (100% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Drexel University students is 24.8% larger than aid received American University ($33,861 vs. $27,138)
AU vs. Drexel Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, AU or Drexel? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Drexel or AU .
- The average SAT score at American University (1252) is 38 points higher than at Drexel (1214)
- Incoming AU students have at the same average ACT score (28) as students at Drexel (28)
- Accepted freshman AU students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Drexel (3.67)
- Drexel has a higher acceptance rate (79.6%) than AU (40.6%)
AU vs. Drexel Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, AU 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 AU.
- The graduation rate at AU is higher than Drexel University (77% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Drexel University earn on average $12,600 more per year than AU graduates after ten years. ($77,400 vs. $64,800)
- American University students graduate with a $1,993 lower median federal student loan debt than Drexel graduates. ($24,250 vs. $26,243)
- AU graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Drexel graduates. ($250 vs. $271)
- More AU 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/