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Overview |
Drexel | USciences | ||
| Location | Philadelphia, PA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 22,344 | 2,420 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #124 | #1037 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | drexel.edu | usciences.edu | ||
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Costs |
Drexel | USciences | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,595 | $25,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,595 | $25,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,980 | $17,594 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,267 | - | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,861 | $0 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 0% |
Admission |
Drexel | USciences | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 37,040 | - | ||
| Admitted | 29,487 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.6% | |||
| Enrolled % | 10% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.63 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 27/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1230/1430 | 1090/1340 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Drexel | USciences | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Drexel | USciences | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 65% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $77,400 | $91,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 86% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,243 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $279 |
Diversity |
Drexel | USciences | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 32% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 68% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 13% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 8% |
Students |
Drexel | USciences | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 60% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 39% | ||
Campus |
Drexel | USciences | ||
| 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
- Drexel University is larger than than USciences based on total student enrollment (22,344 students vs. 2,420 students)
Drexel vs. USciences Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Drexel or USciences?
- Drexel University is 119.4% more expensive to attend than USciences for in-state tuition ($56,595.00 vs. $25,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 119.4% higher at Drexel than University of the Sciences ($56,595.00 vs. $25,800.00)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Drexel University are 3.6% lower than costs at University of the Sciences ($16,980 vs. $17,594)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Drexel University than University of the Sciences (100% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Drexel University students is ?% larger than aid received University of the Sciences ($33,861 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Drexel or USciences? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USciences or Drexel .
- The average SAT score at Drexel University (1214) is 69 points higher than at USciences (1145)
- Incoming Drexel students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at USciences (25)
- Accepted freshman Drexel students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at USciences (3.63)
Drexel vs. USciences Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Drexel or USciences? 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 USciences and Drexel.
- The graduation rate at Drexel is higher than University of the Sciences (68% vs. 65%)
- Graduates from University of the Sciences earn on average $13,700 more per year than Drexel graduates after ten years. ($91,100 vs. $77,400)
- Drexel University students graduate with a $757 lower median federal student loan debt than USciences graduates. ($26,243 vs. $27,000)
- Drexel graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than USciences graduates. ($271 vs. $279)
- More USciences graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Drexel students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/