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Overview |
Drexel | William & Mary | ||
| Location | Philadelphia, PA | Williamsburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 22,344 | 9,654 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #124 | #61 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | drexel.edu | wm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Drexel | William & Mary | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,595 | $17,434 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,595 | $40,089 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,980 | $13,828 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,267 | $25,688 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,861 | $15,134 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 66% |
Admission |
Drexel | William & Mary | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 37,040 | 18,087 | ||
| Admitted | 29,487 | 6,059 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.6% | 33.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10% | 27.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1230/1430 | 1375/1520 | ||
| 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 2, 2025 |
Academics |
Drexel | William & Mary | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Drexel | William & Mary | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $77,400 | $68,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 85% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,243 | $19,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $201 |
Diversity |
Drexel | William & Mary | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 13% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
Drexel | William & Mary | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 58% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Drexel | William & Mary | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Drexel University is larger than than William & Mary based on total student enrollment (22,344 students vs. 9,654 students)
Drexel vs. William & Mary Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Drexel or William & Mary?
- Drexel University is 224.6% more expensive to attend than William & Mary for in-state tuition ($56,595.00 vs. $17,434.00)
- Out of state tuition is 41.2% higher at Drexel than College of William and Mary ($56,595.00 vs. $40,089.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at College of William and Mary than Drexel ($25,688 vs. $39,267)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at College of William and Mary are 22.8% lower than costs at Drexel University ($13,828 vs. $16,980)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Drexel University than College of William and Mary (100% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Drexel University students is 123.7% larger than aid received College of William and Mary ($33,861 vs. $15,134)
Drexel vs. William & Mary Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Drexel or William & Mary? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between William & Mary or Drexel .
- The average SAT score at College of William and Mary (1353) is 139 points higher than at Drexel (1214)
- Incoming William & Mary students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (30) than students at Drexel (28)
- Accepted freshman William & Mary students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.85) than students at Drexel (3.67)
- Drexel has a higher acceptance rate (79.6%) than William & Mary (33.5%)
Drexel vs. William & Mary Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Drexel or William & Mary? 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 William & Mary and Drexel.
- The graduation rate at William & Mary is higher than Drexel University (91% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Drexel University earn on average $8,700 more per year than William & Mary graduates after ten years. ($77,400 vs. $68,700)
- College of William and Mary students graduate with a $6,743 lower median federal student loan debt than Drexel graduates. ($19,500 vs. $26,243)
- William & Mary graduates are paying $70 less per month on federal student loans than Drexel graduates. ($201 vs. $271)
- More William & Mary graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Drexel students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/