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Overview |
Drexel | EMU | ||
| Location | Philadelphia, PA | Harrisonburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 22,344 | 1,334 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #124 | #215 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Mennonite Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | drexel.edu | emu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Drexel | EMU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,595 | $40,590 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,595 | $40,590 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,980 | $12,240 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,267 | $23,783 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,861 | $30,460 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Drexel | EMU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 37,040 | 1,144 | ||
| Admitted | 29,487 | 1,138 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.6% | 99.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10% | 17.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.7 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Elite | ||
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| ACT Range | 27/32 | 25/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1230/1430 | 1040/1590 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Drexel | EMU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Drexel | EMU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 66% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $77,400 | $43,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,243 | $23,450 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $242 |
Diversity |
Drexel | EMU | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 13% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Drexel | EMU | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 68% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 27% | ||
Campus |
Drexel | EMU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Drexel University is larger than than EMU based on total student enrollment (22,344 students vs. 1,334 students)
Drexel vs. EMU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Drexel or EMU?
- Drexel University is 39.4% more expensive to attend than EMU for in-state tuition ($56,595.00 vs. $40,590.00)
- Out of state tuition is 39.4% higher at Drexel than Eastern Mennonite University ($56,595.00 vs. $40,590.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Eastern Mennonite University than Drexel ($23,783 vs. $39,267)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern Mennonite University are 38.7% lower than costs at Drexel University ($12,240 vs. $16,980)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Drexel University than Eastern Mennonite University (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Drexel University students is 11.2% larger than aid received Eastern Mennonite University ($33,861 vs. $30,460)
Drexel vs. EMU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Drexel or EMU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between EMU or Drexel .
- The average SAT score at Drexel University (1214) is 205 points higher than at EMU (1009)
- Incoming Drexel students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at EMU (22)
- Accepted freshman EMU students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Drexel (3.67)
- EMU has a higher acceptance rate (99.5%) than Drexel (79.6%)
Drexel vs. EMU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Drexel or EMU? 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 EMU and Drexel.
- The graduation rate at Drexel is higher than Eastern Mennonite University (68% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from Drexel University earn on average $33,500 more per year than EMU graduates after ten years. ($77,400 vs. $43,900)
- Eastern Mennonite University students graduate with a $2,793 lower median federal student loan debt than Drexel graduates. ($23,450 vs. $26,243)
- EMU graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Drexel graduates. ($242 vs. $271)
- More EMU 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/