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Overview |
Drexel | Duquesne University | ||
| Location | Philadelphia, PA | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 22,344 | 8,107 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #124 | #212 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | drexel.edu | duq.edu | ||
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Costs |
Drexel | Duquesne University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,595 | $45,376 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,595 | $45,376 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,980 | $14,744 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,267 | $33,919 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,861 | $26,800 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 95% |
Admission |
Drexel | Duquesne University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 37,040 | 12,376 | ||
| Admitted | 29,487 | 10,828 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.6% | 87.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10% | 13.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.8 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 27/32 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1230/1430 | 1160/1330 | ||
| 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 | Aug 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Drexel | Duquesne University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Drexel | Duquesne University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 73% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $77,400 | $65,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,243 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $279 |
Diversity |
Drexel | Duquesne University | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 36% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 64% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 13% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Drexel | Duquesne University | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 74% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 24% | ||
Campus |
Drexel | Duquesne University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Drexel University is larger than than Duquesne University based on total student enrollment (22,344 students vs. 8,107 students)
Drexel vs. Duquesne University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Drexel or Duquesne University?
- Drexel University is 24.7% more expensive to attend than Duquesne University for in-state tuition ($56,595.00 vs. $45,376.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.7% higher at Drexel than Duquesne University ($56,595.00 vs. $45,376.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Duquesne University than Drexel ($33,919 vs. $39,267)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Duquesne University are 15.2% lower than costs at Drexel University ($14,744 vs. $16,980)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Drexel University than Duquesne University (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Drexel University students is 26.3% larger than aid received Duquesne University ($33,861 vs. $26,800)
Drexel vs. Duquesne University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Drexel or Duquesne University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Duquesne University or Drexel .
- The average SAT score at Drexel University (1214) is 76 points higher than at Duquesne University (1138)
- Incoming Drexel students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Duquesne University (26)
- Accepted freshman Duquesne University students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.8) than students at Drexel (3.67)
- Duquesne University has a higher acceptance rate (87.5%) than Drexel (79.6%)
Drexel vs. Duquesne University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Drexel or Duquesne University? 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 Duquesne University and Drexel.
- The graduation rate at Duquesne University is higher than Drexel University (73% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Drexel University earn on average $12,300 more per year than Duquesne University graduates after ten years. ($77,400 vs. $65,100)
- Drexel University students graduate with a $757 lower median federal student loan debt than Duquesne University graduates. ($26,243 vs. $27,000)
- Drexel graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Duquesne University graduates. ($271 vs. $279)
- More Duquesne University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Drexel students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/