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Overview |
Drexel | F&M | ||
| Location | Philadelphia, PA | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 22,344 | 1,990 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #124 | #56 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | drexel.edu | fandm.edu | ||
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Costs |
Drexel | F&M | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,595 | $65,652 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,595 | $65,652 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,980 | $15,040 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,267 | $31,135 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,861 | $49,177 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 63% |
Admission |
Drexel | F&M | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 37,040 | 8,923 | ||
| Admitted | 29,487 | 3,233 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.6% | 36.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 30/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1230/1430 | 1310/1440 | ||
| 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 |
Drexel | F&M | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Drexel | F&M | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $77,400 | $61,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,243 | $22,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $227 |
Diversity |
Drexel | F&M | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 13% | 14% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
Drexel | F&M | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 25% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 53% | ||
Campus |
Drexel | F&M | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Drexel University is larger than than F&M based on total student enrollment (22,344 students vs. 1,990 students)
Drexel vs. F&M Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Drexel or F&M?
- Franklin and Marshall College is 16% more expensive to attend than Drexel for in-state tuition ($65,652.00 vs. $56,595.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16% higher at F&M than Drexel University ($65,652.00 vs. $56,595.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Franklin and Marshall College than Drexel ($31,135 vs. $39,267)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Franklin and Marshall College are 12.9% lower than costs at Drexel University ($15,040 vs. $16,980)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Drexel University than Franklin and Marshall College (100% vs. 63%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Franklin and Marshall College students is 45.2% larger than aid received Drexel University ($49,177 vs. $33,861)
Drexel vs. F&M Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Drexel or F&M? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between F&M or Drexel .
- Drexel has a higher acceptance rate (79.6%) than F&M (36.2%)
Drexel vs. F&M Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Drexel or F&M? 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 F&M and Drexel.
- The graduation rate at F&M is higher than Drexel University (85% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Drexel University earn on average $15,500 more per year than F&M graduates after ten years. ($77,400 vs. $61,900)
- Franklin and Marshall College students graduate with a $4,243 lower median federal student loan debt than Drexel graduates. ($22,000 vs. $26,243)
- F&M graduates are paying $44 less per month on federal student loans than Drexel graduates. ($227 vs. $271)
- More F&M graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Drexel students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/