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Penn State Ohio State Duquesne University Rutgers Binghamton University Purdue Maryland Syracuse Virginia Tech UConn UD UMass| Drexel University | University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Drexel | Pitt | ||
| Location | Philadelphia, PA | Pittsburgh, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 22,344 | 33,767 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #124 | #128 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | drexel.edu | pitt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Drexel | Pitt | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,595 | $19,760 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,595 | $36,000 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,980 | $12,360 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,267 | $24,286 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,861 | $10,919 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 85% |
Admission |
Drexel | Pitt | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 37,040 | 53,072 | ||
| Admitted | 29,487 | 26,079 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.6% | 49.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10% | 16.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 29/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1230/1430 | 1280/1470 | ||
| 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 | Pitt | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Drexel | Pitt | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 79% | ||
| 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 | Pitt | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 13% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Drexel | Pitt | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 54% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 40% | ||
Campus |
Drexel | Pitt | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus is larger than than Drexel based on total student enrollment (33,767 students vs. 22,344 students)
Drexel vs. Pitt Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Drexel or Pitt?
- Drexel University is 186.4% more expensive to attend than Pitt for in-state tuition ($56,595.00 vs. $19,760.00)
- Out of state tuition is 57.2% higher at Drexel than University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus ($56,595.00 vs. $36,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus than Drexel ($24,286 vs. $39,267)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus are 37.4% lower than costs at Drexel University ($12,360 vs. $16,980)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Drexel University than University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus (100% vs. 85%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Drexel University students is 210.1% larger than aid received University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus ($33,861 vs. $10,919)
Drexel vs. Pitt Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Drexel or Pitt? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pitt or Drexel .
- The average SAT score at University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Campus (1272) is 58 points higher than at Drexel (1214)
- Incoming Pitt students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Drexel (28)
- Accepted freshman Pitt students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Drexel (3.67)
- Drexel has a higher acceptance rate (79.6%) than Pitt (49.1%)
Drexel vs. Pitt Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Drexel or Pitt? 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 Pitt and Drexel.
- The graduation rate at Pitt is higher than Drexel University (79% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Drexel University earn on average $19,400 more per year than Pitt graduates after ten years. ($77,400 vs. $58,000)
- Drexel University students graduate with a $666 lower median federal student loan debt than Pitt graduates. ($26,243 vs. $26,909)
- Drexel graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Pitt graduates. ($271 vs. $278)
- More Drexel graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pitt 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/