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Overview |
Drexel | University of Connecticut-Avery Point | ||
| Location | Philadelphia, PA | Groton, CT | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 22,344 | 493 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #124 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | drexel.edu | uconn.edu | ||
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Costs |
Drexel | University of Connecticut-Avery Point | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,595 | $15,672 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,595 | $38,340 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,980 | $15,388 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,267 | $12,284 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,861 | $9,860 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 75% |
Admission |
Drexel | University of Connecticut-Avery Point | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 37,040 | 1,124 | ||
| Admitted | 29,487 | 1,095 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.6% | 97.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10% | 16.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 27/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1230/1430 | 1060/1300 | ||
| 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 | University of Connecticut-Avery Point | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Drexel | University of Connecticut-Avery Point | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $77,400 | $62,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,243 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $222 |
Diversity |
Drexel | University of Connecticut-Avery Point | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 56% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 44% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 69% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 10% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 13% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 7% |
Students |
Drexel | University of Connecticut-Avery Point | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Drexel | University of Connecticut-Avery Point | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Drexel University is larger than than University of Connecticut-Avery Point based on total student enrollment (22,344 students vs. 493 students)
Drexel vs. University of Connecticut-Avery Point Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Drexel or University of Connecticut-Avery Point?
- Drexel University is 261.1% more expensive to attend than University of Connecticut-Avery Point for in-state tuition ($56,595.00 vs. $15,672.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47.6% higher at Drexel than University of Connecticut Avery Point ($56,595.00 vs. $38,340.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Connecticut Avery Point than Drexel ($12,284 vs. $39,267)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Connecticut Avery Point are 10.3% lower than costs at Drexel University ($15,388 vs. $16,980)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Drexel University than University of Connecticut Avery Point (100% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Drexel University students is 243.4% larger than aid received University of Connecticut Avery Point ($33,861 vs. $9,860)
Drexel vs. University of Connecticut-Avery Point Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Drexel or University of Connecticut-Avery Point? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Connecticut-Avery Point or Drexel .
- The average SAT score at Drexel University (1214) is 168 points higher than at University of Connecticut-Avery Point (1046)
- Incoming Drexel students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at University of Connecticut-Avery Point (23)
- University of Connecticut-Avery Point has a higher acceptance rate (97.4%) than Drexel (79.6%)
Drexel vs. University of Connecticut-Avery Point Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Drexel or University of Connecticut-Avery Point? 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 University of Connecticut-Avery Point and Drexel.
- The graduation rate at Drexel is higher than University of Connecticut Avery Point (68% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Drexel University earn on average $15,400 more per year than University of Connecticut-Avery Point graduates after ten years. ($77,400 vs. $62,000)
- University of Connecticut Avery Point students graduate with a $4,743 lower median federal student loan debt than Drexel graduates. ($21,500 vs. $26,243)
- University of Connecticut-Avery Point graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than Drexel graduates. ($222 vs. $271)
- More University of Connecticut-Avery Point 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/