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Overview |
Drexel | Providence | ||
| Location | Philadelphia, PA | Providence, RI | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 22,344 | 4,473 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #124 | #121 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | drexel.edu | providence.edu | ||
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Costs |
Drexel | Providence | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,595 | $56,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,595 | $56,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,980 | $16,540 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,267 | $43,970 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,861 | $30,971 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 81% |
Admission |
Drexel | Providence | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 37,040 | 11,129 | ||
| Admitted | 29,487 | 5,874 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.6% | 52.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10% | 19.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.47 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1230/1430 | 1260/1420 | ||
| 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 | Providence | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Drexel | Providence | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 85% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $77,400 | $68,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 80% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,243 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $279 |
Diversity |
Drexel | Providence | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 77% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 13% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Drexel | Providence | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 8% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 90% | ||
Campus |
Drexel | Providence | ||
| 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 Providence based on total student enrollment (22,344 students vs. 4,473 students)
Drexel vs. Providence Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Drexel or Providence?
- Providence College is 0.7% more expensive to attend than Drexel for in-state tuition ($56,980.00 vs. $56,595.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0.7% higher at Providence than Drexel University ($56,980.00 vs. $56,595.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Drexel University than Providence ($39,267 vs. $43,970)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Providence College are 2.7% lower than costs at Drexel University ($16,540 vs. $16,980)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Drexel University than Providence College (100% vs. 81%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Drexel University students is 9.3% larger than aid received Providence College ($33,861 vs. $30,971)
Drexel vs. Providence Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Drexel or Providence? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Providence or Drexel .
- Accepted freshman Drexel students have a 0.2 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Providence (3.47)
- Drexel has a higher acceptance rate (79.6%) than Providence (52.8%)
Drexel vs. Providence Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Drexel or Providence? 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 Providence and Drexel.
- The graduation rate at Providence is higher than Drexel University (85% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Drexel University earn on average $9,400 more per year than Providence graduates after ten years. ($77,400 vs. $68,000)
- Drexel University students graduate with a $757 lower median federal student loan debt than Providence graduates. ($26,243 vs. $27,000)
- Drexel graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Providence graduates. ($271 vs. $279)
- More Providence 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/