Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
Hamilton College Lehigh Vassar Villanova Cornell BC Colby College Middlebury Penn State Bucknell University of Richmond BU| Colgate University | Drexel University | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
Colgate | Drexel | ||
| Location | Hamilton, NY | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,141 | 22,344 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #27 | #124 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | colgate.edu | drexel.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
Colgate | Drexel | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $63,904 | $56,595 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $63,904 | $56,595 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,106 | $16,980 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $27,074 | $39,267 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $54,647 | $33,861 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 41% | 100% |
Admission |
Colgate | Drexel | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 21,109 | 37,040 | ||
| Admitted | 2,624 | 29,487 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 12.4% | 79.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 30.9% | 10% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 32/34 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1410/1530 | 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 |
Colgate | Drexel | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
Colgate | Drexel | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $75,300 | $77,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,125 | $26,243 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $166 | $271 |
Diversity |
Colgate | Drexel | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 44% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 67% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 9% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
Colgate | Drexel | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 19% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 71% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Colgate | Drexel | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | 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 Colgate based on total student enrollment (22,344 students vs. 3,141 students)
Colgate vs. Drexel Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Colgate or Drexel?
- Colgate University is 12.9% more expensive to attend than Drexel for in-state tuition ($63,904.00 vs. $56,595.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.9% higher at Colgate than Drexel University ($63,904.00 vs. $56,595.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Colgate University than Drexel ($27,074 vs. $39,267)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Colgate University are 5.4% lower than costs at Drexel University ($16,106 vs. $16,980)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Drexel University than Colgate University (100% vs. 41%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Colgate University students is 61.4% larger than aid received Drexel University ($54,647 vs. $33,861)
Colgate vs. Drexel Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Colgate or Drexel? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Drexel or Colgate .
- The average SAT score at Colgate University (1374) is 160 points higher than at Drexel (1214)
- Incoming Colgate students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at Drexel (28)
- Accepted freshman Colgate students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at Drexel (3.67)
- Drexel has a higher acceptance rate (79.6%) than Colgate (12.4%)
Colgate vs. Drexel Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Colgate 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 Colgate.
- The graduation rate at Colgate is higher than Drexel University (92% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Drexel University earn on average $2,100 more per year than Colgate graduates after ten years. ($77,400 vs. $75,300)
- Colgate University students graduate with a $10,118 lower median federal student loan debt than Drexel graduates. ($16,125 vs. $26,243)
- Colgate graduates are paying $105 less per month on federal student loans than Drexel graduates. ($166 vs. $271)
- More Colgate graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Drexel students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/