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Overview |
Drexel | Ship | ||
| Location | Philadelphia, PA | Shippensburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 22,344 | 5,162 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #124 | #666 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | drexel.edu | ship.edu | ||
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Costs |
Drexel | Ship | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,595 | $9,570 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,595 | $10,048 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,980 | $11,538 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,267 | $21,462 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,861 | $7,593 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 91% |
Admission |
Drexel | Ship | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 37,040 | 6,367 | ||
| Admitted | 29,487 | 5,590 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.6% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10% | 19.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.23 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 27/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1230/1430 | 980/1210 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Drexel | Ship | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Drexel | Ship | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $77,400 | $47,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,243 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $258 |
Diversity |
Drexel | Ship | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 10% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 13% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Drexel | Ship | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Drexel | Ship | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Drexel University is larger than than Ship based on total student enrollment (22,344 students vs. 5,162 students)
Drexel vs. Ship Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Drexel or Ship?
- Drexel University is 491.4% more expensive to attend than Ship for in-state tuition ($56,595.00 vs. $9,570.00)
- Out of state tuition is 463.2% higher at Drexel than Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania ($56,595.00 vs. $10,048.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania than Drexel ($21,462 vs. $39,267)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania are 47.2% lower than costs at Drexel University ($11,538 vs. $16,980)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Drexel University than Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania (100% vs. 91%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Drexel University students is 346% larger than aid received Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania ($33,861 vs. $7,593)
Drexel vs. Ship Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Drexel or Ship? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ship or Drexel .
- The average SAT score at Drexel University (1214) is 235 points higher than at Ship (979)
- Incoming Drexel students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Ship (21)
- Accepted freshman Drexel students have a 0.44 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Ship (3.23)
- Ship has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Drexel (79.6%)
Drexel vs. Ship Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Drexel or Ship? 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 Ship and Drexel.
- The graduation rate at Drexel is higher than Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania (68% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Drexel University earn on average $30,200 more per year than Ship graduates after ten years. ($77,400 vs. $47,200)
- Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania students graduate with a $1,243 lower median federal student loan debt than Drexel graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,243)
- Ship graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Drexel graduates. ($258 vs. $271)
- More Drexel graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Ship students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/