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Penn State Syracuse Pitt Temple Saint Joseph's University RIT Villanova Rutgers WCU Lehigh NJIT Seton Hall University| Arcadia University | Drexel University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Arcadia | Drexel | ||
| Location | Glenside, PA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,026 | 22,344 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #502 | #124 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | arcadia.edu | drexel.edu | ||
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Costs |
Arcadia | Drexel | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,430 | $56,595 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,430 | $56,595 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,720 | $16,980 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,692 | $39,267 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $30,934 | $33,861 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Arcadia | Drexel | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,321 | 37,040 | ||
| Admitted | 4,903 | 29,487 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.6% | 79.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10% | 10% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/29 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1088/1320 | 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 |
Academics |
Arcadia | Drexel | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Arcadia | Drexel | ||
| Graduation Rate | 62% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $46,400 | $77,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,243 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $271 |
Diversity |
Arcadia | Drexel | ||
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| % Men | 32% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 68% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 68% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 9% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Arcadia | Drexel | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 37% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Arcadia | 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 Arcadia based on total student enrollment (22,344 students vs. 3,026 students)
Arcadia vs. Drexel Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Arcadia or Drexel?
- Drexel University is 21.9% more expensive to attend than Arcadia for in-state tuition ($56,595.00 vs. $46,430.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.9% higher at Drexel than Arcadia University ($56,595.00 vs. $46,430.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Arcadia University than Drexel ($29,692 vs. $39,267)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Arcadia University are 23.8% lower than costs at Drexel University ($13,720 vs. $16,980)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Drexel University than Arcadia University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Drexel University students is 9.5% larger than aid received Arcadia University ($33,861 vs. $30,934)
Arcadia vs. Drexel Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Arcadia or Drexel? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Drexel or Arcadia .
- The average SAT score at Drexel University (1214) is 110 points higher than at Arcadia (1104)
- Incoming Drexel students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Arcadia (25)
- Accepted freshman Drexel students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Arcadia (3.42)
- Drexel has a higher acceptance rate (79.6%) than Arcadia (77.6%)
Arcadia vs. Drexel Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Arcadia 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 Arcadia.
- The graduation rate at Drexel is higher than Arcadia University (68% vs. 62%)
- Graduates from Drexel University earn on average $31,000 more per year than Arcadia graduates after ten years. ($77,400 vs. $46,400)
- Drexel University students graduate with a $757 lower median federal student loan debt than Arcadia graduates. ($26,243 vs. $27,000)
- Drexel graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Arcadia graduates. ($271 vs. $279)
- More Drexel graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Arcadia students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/