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Overview |
Drexel | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Location | Philadelphia, PA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 22,344 | 7,861 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #124 | #141 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | drexel.edu | sju.edu | ||
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Costs |
Drexel | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,595 | $49,410 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,595 | $49,410 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,980 | $15,285 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,267 | $33,777 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,861 | $29,822 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Drexel | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 37,040 | 9,708 | ||
| Admitted | 29,487 | 8,609 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.6% | 88.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10% | 12.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 27/32 | 26/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1230/1430 | 1150/1330 | ||
| 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 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Drexel | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Drexel | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 76% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $77,400 | $64,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,243 | $23,008 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $237 |
Diversity |
Drexel | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 13% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Drexel | Saint Joseph's University | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 50% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 48% | ||
Campus |
Drexel | Saint Joseph's University | ||
| 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 Saint Joseph's University based on total student enrollment (22,344 students vs. 7,861 students)
Drexel vs. Saint Joseph's University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Drexel or Saint Joseph's University?
- Drexel University is 14.5% more expensive to attend than Saint Joseph's University for in-state tuition ($56,595.00 vs. $49,410.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.5% higher at Drexel than Saint Joseph's University ($56,595.00 vs. $49,410.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Joseph's University than Drexel ($33,777 vs. $39,267)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Joseph's University are 11.1% lower than costs at Drexel University ($15,285 vs. $16,980)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Drexel University as Saint Joseph's University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Drexel University students is 13.5% larger than aid received Saint Joseph's University ($33,861 vs. $29,822)
Drexel vs. Saint Joseph's University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Drexel or Saint Joseph's University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Joseph's University or Drexel .
- Accepted freshman Drexel students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Saint Joseph's University (3.65)
- Saint Joseph's University has a higher acceptance rate (88.7%) than Drexel (79.6%)
Drexel vs. Saint Joseph's University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Drexel or Saint Joseph's 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 Saint Joseph's University and Drexel.
- The graduation rate at Saint Joseph's University is higher than Drexel University (76% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Drexel University earn on average $13,400 more per year than Saint Joseph's University graduates after ten years. ($77,400 vs. $64,000)
- Saint Joseph's University students graduate with a $3,235 lower median federal student loan debt than Drexel graduates. ($23,008 vs. $26,243)
- Saint Joseph's University graduates are paying $34 less per month on federal student loans than Drexel graduates. ($237 vs. $271)
- More Saint Joseph's University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Drexel students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/