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Overview |
Drexel | WCU | ||
| Location | Philadelphia, PA | West Chester, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 22,344 | 17,275 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #124 | #496 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | drexel.edu | wcupa.edu | ||
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Costs |
Drexel | WCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,595 | $7,716 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,595 | $19,290 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,980 | $14,228 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,267 | $22,973 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,861 | $5,443 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 64% |
Admission |
Drexel | WCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 37,040 | 14,778 | ||
| Admitted | 29,487 | 12,982 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.6% | 87.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10% | 23.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.43 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 27/32 | 23/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1230/1430 | 1080/1260 | ||
| 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 | WCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 20:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Drexel | WCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $77,400 | $49,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,243 | $23,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $242 |
Diversity |
Drexel | WCU | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 39% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 61% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 78% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 13% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 0% |
Students |
Drexel | WCU | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 87% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 12% | ||
Campus |
Drexel | WCU | ||
| 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 WCU based on total student enrollment (22,344 students vs. 17,275 students)
Drexel vs. WCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Drexel or WCU?
- Drexel University is 633.5% more expensive to attend than WCU for in-state tuition ($56,595.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 193.4% higher at Drexel than West Chester University of Pennsylvania ($56,595.00 vs. $19,290.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at West Chester University of Pennsylvania than Drexel ($22,973 vs. $39,267)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at West Chester University of Pennsylvania are 19.3% lower than costs at Drexel University ($14,228 vs. $16,980)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Drexel University than West Chester University of Pennsylvania (100% vs. 64%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Drexel University students is 522.1% larger than aid received West Chester University of Pennsylvania ($33,861 vs. $5,443)
Drexel vs. WCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Drexel or WCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between WCU or Drexel .
- The average SAT score at Drexel University (1214) is 142 points higher than at WCU (1072)
- Incoming Drexel students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at WCU (24)
- Accepted freshman Drexel students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at WCU (3.43)
- WCU has a higher acceptance rate (87.8%) than Drexel (79.6%)
Drexel vs. WCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Drexel or WCU? 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 WCU and Drexel.
- The graduation rate at Drexel is the same as at West Chester University of Pennsylvania (68% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Drexel University earn on average $28,400 more per year than WCU graduates after ten years. ($77,400 vs. $49,000)
- West Chester University of Pennsylvania students graduate with a $2,743 lower median federal student loan debt than Drexel graduates. ($23,500 vs. $26,243)
- WCU graduates are paying $29 less per month on federal student loans than Drexel graduates. ($242 vs. $271)
- More Drexel graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former WCU 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/