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Overview |
Drexel | University of Richmond | ||
| Location | Philadelphia, PA | University of Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 22,344 | 3,876 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #124 | #42 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | drexel.edu | richmond.edu | ||
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Costs |
Drexel | University of Richmond | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,595 | $60,330 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,595 | $60,330 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,980 | $14,870 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,267 | $29,248 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,861 | $46,385 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 57% |
Admission |
Drexel | University of Richmond | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 37,040 | 14,364 | ||
| Admitted | 29,487 | 3,501 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.6% | 24.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10% | 24.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.71 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 27/32 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1230/1430 | 1398/1530 | ||
| 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 | Jan 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Drexel | University of Richmond | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Drexel | University of Richmond | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 83% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $77,400 | $73,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,243 | $21,148 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $218 |
Diversity |
Drexel | University of Richmond | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 13% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 6% |
Students |
Drexel | University of Richmond | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 15% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 75% | ||
Campus |
Drexel | University of Richmond | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Drexel University is larger than than University of Richmond based on total student enrollment (22,344 students vs. 3,876 students)
Drexel vs. University of Richmond Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Drexel or University of Richmond?
- University of Richmond is 6.6% more expensive to attend than Drexel for in-state tuition ($60,330.00 vs. $56,595.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.6% higher at University of Richmond than Drexel University ($60,330.00 vs. $56,595.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Richmond than Drexel ($29,248 vs. $39,267)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Richmond are 14.2% lower than costs at Drexel University ($14,870 vs. $16,980)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Drexel University than University of Richmond (100% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Richmond students is 37% larger than aid received Drexel University ($46,385 vs. $33,861)
Drexel vs. University of Richmond Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Drexel or University of Richmond? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Richmond or Drexel .
- The average SAT score at University of Richmond (1337) is 123 points higher than at Drexel (1214)
- Incoming University of Richmond students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Drexel (28)
- Accepted freshman University of Richmond students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Drexel (3.67)
- Drexel has a higher acceptance rate (79.6%) than University of Richmond (24.4%)
Drexel vs. University of Richmond Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Drexel or University of Richmond? 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 Richmond and Drexel.
- The graduation rate at University of Richmond is higher than Drexel University (83% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Drexel University earn on average $3,500 more per year than University of Richmond graduates after ten years. ($77,400 vs. $73,900)
- University of Richmond students graduate with a $5,095 lower median federal student loan debt than Drexel graduates. ($21,148 vs. $26,243)
- University of Richmond graduates are paying $53 less per month on federal student loans than Drexel graduates. ($218 vs. $271)
- More Drexel graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Richmond 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/