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Overview |
Drexel | Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus | ||
| Location | Philadelphia, PA | Uniontown, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 22,344 | 424 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #124 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | drexel.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Drexel | Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,595 | $13,824 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,595 | $23,086 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,980 | $12,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,267 | $15,897 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,861 | $9,241 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 90% |
Admission |
Drexel | Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 37,040 | 872 | ||
| Admitted | 29,487 | 704 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.6% | 80.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10% | 14.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 27/32 | 18/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1230/1430 | 1020/1210 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Drexel | Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Drexel | Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 42% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $77,400 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,243 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $277 |
Diversity |
Drexel | Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 89% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 13% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Drexel | Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 88% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Drexel | Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Drexel University is larger than than Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus based on total student enrollment (22,344 students vs. 424 students)
Drexel vs. Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Drexel or Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus?
- Drexel University is 309.4% more expensive to attend than Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus for in-state tuition ($56,595.00 vs. $13,824.00)
- Out of state tuition is 145.1% higher at Drexel than Penn State Fayette Eberly Campus ($56,595.00 vs. $23,086.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Fayette Eberly Campus than Drexel ($15,897 vs. $39,267)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Fayette Eberly Campus are 30.8% lower than costs at Drexel University ($12,984 vs. $16,980)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Drexel University than Penn State Fayette Eberly Campus (100% vs. 90%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Drexel University students is 266.4% larger than aid received Penn State Fayette Eberly Campus ($33,861 vs. $9,241)
Drexel vs. Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Drexel or Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus or Drexel .
- The average SAT score at Drexel University (1214) is 298 points higher than at Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus (916)
- Incoming Drexel students have a 8 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus (20)
- Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus has a higher acceptance rate (80.7%) than Drexel (79.6%)
Drexel vs. Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Drexel or Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus? 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 Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus and Drexel.
- The graduation rate at Drexel is higher than Penn State Fayette Eberly Campus (68% vs. 42%)
- Graduates from Drexel University earn on average $22,100 more per year than Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus graduates after ten years. ($77,400 vs. $55,300)
- Drexel University students graduate with a $575 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus graduates. ($26,243 vs. $26,818)
- Drexel graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus graduates. ($271 vs. $277)
- More Drexel graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State Fayette- Eberly Campus students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/