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Overview |
Drexel | The King's College | ||
| Location | Philadelphia, PA | New York, NY | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 22,344 | 326 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #124 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Interdenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | drexel.edu | tkc.edu | ||
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Costs |
Drexel | The King's College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,595 | $21,000 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,595 | $21,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,980 | $18,394 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,267 | $34,192 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,861 | $24,640 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 96% |
Admission |
Drexel | The King's College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 37,040 | 961 | ||
| Admitted | 29,487 | 435 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.6% | 45.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1230/1430 | 1190/1340 | ||
| 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 | The King's College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Drexel | The King's College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 51% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $77,400 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,243 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $240 |
Diversity |
Drexel | The King's College | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 62% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 13% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 16% |
Students |
Drexel | The King's College | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 23% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 72% | ||
Campus |
Drexel | The King's College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Drexel University is larger than than The King's College based on total student enrollment (22,344 students vs. 326 students)
Drexel vs. The King's College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Drexel or The King's College?
- Drexel University is 169.5% more expensive to attend than The King's College for in-state tuition ($56,595.00 vs. $21,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 169.5% higher at Drexel than The King's College ($56,595.00 vs. $21,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at The King's College than Drexel ($34,192 vs. $39,267)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Drexel University are 8.3% lower than costs at The King's College ($16,980 vs. $18,394)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Drexel University than The King's College (100% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Drexel University students is 37.4% larger than aid received The King's College ($33,861 vs. $24,640)
Drexel vs. The King's College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Drexel or The King's College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between The King's College or Drexel .
- The average SAT score at Drexel University (1214) is 33 points higher than at The King's College (1181)
- Incoming Drexel students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at The King's College (27)
- Accepted freshman The King's College students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Drexel (3.67)
- Drexel has a higher acceptance rate (79.6%) than The King's College (45.3%)
Drexel vs. The King's College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Drexel or The King's College? 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 The King's College and Drexel.
- The graduation rate at Drexel is higher than The King's College (68% vs. 51%)
- The King's College students graduate with a $2,993 lower median federal student loan debt than Drexel graduates. ($23,250 vs. $26,243)
- The King's College graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Drexel graduates. ($240 vs. $271)
- More Drexel graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former The King's College students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/