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Overview |
Drexel | Jefferson | ||
| Location | Philadelphia, PA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 22,344 | 8,286 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #124 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | drexel.edu | jefferson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Drexel | Jefferson | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,595 | $43,100 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,595 | $43,100 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,980 | $14,715 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,267 | $28,110 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,861 | $32,486 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Drexel | Jefferson | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 37,040 | 5,723 | ||
| Admitted | 29,487 | 5,085 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.6% | 88.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10% | 14.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.73 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 27/32 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1230/1430 | 1130/1350 | ||
| 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 | Jul 31, 2025 |
Academics |
Drexel | Jefferson | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Drexel | Jefferson | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $77,400 | $122,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,243 | $12,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $129 |
Diversity |
Drexel | Jefferson | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 27% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 73% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 13% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 7% |
Students |
Drexel | Jefferson | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Drexel | Jefferson | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Drexel University is larger than than Jefferson based on total student enrollment (22,344 students vs. 8,286 students)
Drexel vs. Jefferson Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Drexel or Jefferson?
- Drexel University is 31.3% more expensive to attend than Jefferson for in-state tuition ($56,595.00 vs. $43,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 31.3% higher at Drexel than Thomas Jefferson University ($56,595.00 vs. $43,100.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Thomas Jefferson University than Drexel ($28,110 vs. $39,267)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Thomas Jefferson University are 15.4% lower than costs at Drexel University ($14,715 vs. $16,980)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Drexel University as Thomas Jefferson University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Drexel University students is 4.2% larger than aid received Thomas Jefferson University ($33,861 vs. $32,486)
Drexel vs. Jefferson Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Drexel or Jefferson? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Jefferson or Drexel .
- Accepted freshman Jefferson students have a 0.06 point higher average high school GPA (3.73) than students at Drexel (3.67)
- Jefferson has a higher acceptance rate (88.9%) than Drexel (79.6%)
Drexel vs. Jefferson Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Drexel or Jefferson? 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 Jefferson and Drexel.
- Graduates from Thomas Jefferson University earn on average $45,500 more per year than Drexel graduates after ten years. ($122,900 vs. $77,400)
- Thomas Jefferson University students graduate with a $13,743 lower median federal student loan debt than Drexel graduates. ($12,500 vs. $26,243)
- Jefferson graduates are paying $142 less per month on federal student loans than Drexel graduates. ($129 vs. $271)
- More Jefferson graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Drexel students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/