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Overview |
Drexel | Ursinus College | ||
| Location | Philadelphia, PA | Collegeville, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 22,344 | 1,527 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #124 | #214 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | drexel.edu | ursinus.edu | ||
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Costs |
Drexel | Ursinus College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,595 | $58,016 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,595 | $58,016 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,980 | $14,624 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,267 | $33,546 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,861 | $40,075 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Drexel | Ursinus College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 37,040 | 3,237 | ||
| Admitted | 29,487 | 2,661 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.6% | 82.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10% | 14.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.53 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 27/32 | 28/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1230/1430 | 1180/1380 | ||
| 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 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Drexel | Ursinus College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Drexel | Ursinus College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 80% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $77,400 | $58,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 83% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,243 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $279 |
Diversity |
Drexel | Ursinus College | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 52% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 48% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 13% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Drexel | Ursinus College | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 63% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 36% | ||
Campus |
Drexel | Ursinus College | ||
| 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 Ursinus College based on total student enrollment (22,344 students vs. 1,527 students)
Drexel vs. Ursinus College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Drexel or Ursinus College?
- Ursinus College is 2.5% more expensive to attend than Drexel for in-state tuition ($58,016.00 vs. $56,595.00)
- Out of state tuition is 2.5% higher at Ursinus College than Drexel University ($58,016.00 vs. $56,595.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Ursinus College than Drexel ($33,546 vs. $39,267)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Ursinus College are 16.1% lower than costs at Drexel University ($14,624 vs. $16,980)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Drexel University as Ursinus College (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Ursinus College students is 18.4% larger than aid received Drexel University ($40,075 vs. $33,861)
Drexel vs. Ursinus College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Drexel or Ursinus College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Ursinus College or Drexel .
- Accepted freshman Drexel students have a 0.14 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Ursinus College (3.53)
- Ursinus College has a higher acceptance rate (82.2%) than Drexel (79.6%)
Drexel vs. Ursinus College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Drexel or Ursinus College? 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 Ursinus College and Drexel.
- The graduation rate at Ursinus College is higher than Drexel University (80% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Drexel University earn on average $19,400 more per year than Ursinus College graduates after ten years. ($77,400 vs. $58,000)
- Drexel University students graduate with a $757 lower median federal student loan debt than Ursinus College graduates. ($26,243 vs. $27,000)
- Drexel graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Ursinus College graduates. ($271 vs. $279)
- More Ursinus College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Drexel students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/