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Overview |
Drexel | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | ||
| Location | Philadelphia, PA | Johnstown, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 22,344 | 2,043 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #124 | #564 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | drexel.edu | pitt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Drexel | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,595 | $13,660 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,595 | $25,534 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,980 | $11,480 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,267 | $17,545 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,861 | $11,150 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 97% |
Admission |
Drexel | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 37,040 | 3,470 | ||
| Admitted | 29,487 | 3,380 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.6% | 97.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10% | 15.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 27/32 | 19/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1230/1430 | 1040/1200 | ||
| 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 | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Drexel | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $77,400 | $58,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,243 | $26,909 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $278 |
Diversity |
Drexel | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 57% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 43% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 13% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Drexel | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 10% | ||
Campus |
Drexel | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Drexel University is larger than than University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown based on total student enrollment (22,344 students vs. 2,043 students)
Drexel vs. University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Drexel or University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown?
- Drexel University is 314.3% more expensive to attend than University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown for in-state tuition ($56,595.00 vs. $13,660.00)
- Out of state tuition is 121.6% higher at Drexel than University of Pittsburgh Johnstown ($56,595.00 vs. $25,534.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Pittsburgh Johnstown than Drexel ($17,545 vs. $39,267)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Pittsburgh Johnstown are 47.9% lower than costs at Drexel University ($11,480 vs. $16,980)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Drexel University than University of Pittsburgh Johnstown (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Drexel University students is 203.7% larger than aid received University of Pittsburgh Johnstown ($33,861 vs. $11,150)
Drexel vs. University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Drexel or University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown or Drexel .
- The average SAT score at Drexel University (1214) is 192 points higher than at University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown (1022)
- Incoming Drexel students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown (23)
- Accepted freshman Drexel students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown (3.57)
- University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown has a higher acceptance rate (97.4%) than Drexel (79.6%)
Drexel vs. University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Drexel or University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown? 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 Pittsburgh-Johnstown and Drexel.
- The graduation rate at Drexel is higher than University of Pittsburgh Johnstown (68% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Drexel University earn on average $19,400 more per year than University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown graduates after ten years. ($77,400 vs. $58,000)
- Drexel University students graduate with a $666 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown graduates. ($26,243 vs. $26,909)
- Drexel graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown graduates. ($271 vs. $278)
- More Drexel graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/