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Overview |
Drexel | University of Scranton | ||
| Location | Philadelphia, PA | Scranton, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 22,344 | 4,731 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #124 | #217 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | drexel.edu | scranton.edu | ||
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Costs |
Drexel | University of Scranton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,595 | $49,912 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,595 | $49,912 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,980 | $16,490 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,267 | $35,526 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,861 | $30,218 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 98% |
Admission |
Drexel | University of Scranton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 37,040 | 9,530 | ||
| Admitted | 29,487 | 8,039 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.6% | 84.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10% | 13.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.56 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 27/32 | 25/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1230/1430 | 1150/1320 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Drexel | University of Scranton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Drexel | University of Scranton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $77,400 | $62,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,243 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $279 |
Diversity |
Drexel | University of Scranton | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 82% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 13% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Drexel | University of Scranton | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 56% | ||
Campus |
Drexel | University of Scranton | ||
| 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 Scranton based on total student enrollment (22,344 students vs. 4,731 students)
Drexel vs. University of Scranton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Drexel or University of Scranton?
- Drexel University is 13.4% more expensive to attend than University of Scranton for in-state tuition ($56,595.00 vs. $49,912.00)
- Out of state tuition is 13.4% higher at Drexel than University of Scranton ($56,595.00 vs. $49,912.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Scranton than Drexel ($35,526 vs. $39,267)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Scranton are 3% lower than costs at Drexel University ($16,490 vs. $16,980)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Drexel University than University of Scranton (100% vs. 98%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Drexel University students is 12.1% larger than aid received University of Scranton ($33,861 vs. $30,218)
Drexel vs. University of Scranton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Drexel or University of Scranton? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Scranton or Drexel .
- The average SAT score at Drexel University (1214) is 80 points higher than at University of Scranton (1134)
- Incoming Drexel students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at University of Scranton (25)
- Accepted freshman Drexel students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at University of Scranton (3.56)
- University of Scranton has a higher acceptance rate (84.4%) than Drexel (79.6%)
Drexel vs. University of Scranton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Drexel or University of Scranton? 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 Scranton and Drexel.
- The graduation rate at University of Scranton is higher than Drexel University (77% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Drexel University earn on average $15,300 more per year than University of Scranton graduates after ten years. ($77,400 vs. $62,100)
- Drexel University students graduate with a $757 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Scranton graduates. ($26,243 vs. $27,000)
- Drexel graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than University of Scranton graduates. ($271 vs. $279)
- More University of Scranton graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Drexel students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/