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George Washington Notre Dame Duke Cornell Johns Hopkins Vanderbilt NYU UVA Northwestern Penn Penn State Emory| Georgetown University | Drexel University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Georgetown | Drexel | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 20,984 | 22,344 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #29 | #124 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | georgetown.edu | drexel.edu | ||
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Costs |
Georgetown | Drexel | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,872 | $56,595 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,872 | $56,595 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,824 | $16,980 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,566 | $39,267 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $45,949 | $33,861 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 34% | 100% |
Admission |
Georgetown | Drexel | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 26,638 | 37,040 | ||
| Admitted | 3,257 | 29,487 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 12.2% | 79.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 48.7% | 10% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.89 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 32/35 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1410/1560 | 1230/1430 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Georgetown | Drexel | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Georgetown | Drexel | ||
| Graduation Rate | 94% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $118,900 | $77,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 87% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $15,500 | $26,243 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $160 | $271 |
Diversity |
Georgetown | Drexel | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 12% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Georgetown | Drexel | ||
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| % In-State | 2% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 88% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Georgetown | Drexel | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Drexel University is larger than than Georgetown based on total student enrollment (22,344 students vs. 20,984 students)
Georgetown vs. Drexel Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Georgetown or Drexel?
- Georgetown University is 9.3% more expensive to attend than Drexel for in-state tuition ($61,872.00 vs. $56,595.00)
- Out of state tuition is 9.3% higher at Georgetown than Drexel University ($61,872.00 vs. $56,595.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Georgetown University than Drexel ($35,566 vs. $39,267)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Drexel University are 10.9% lower than costs at Georgetown University ($16,980 vs. $18,824)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Drexel University than Georgetown University (100% vs. 34%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Georgetown University students is 35.7% larger than aid received Drexel University ($45,949 vs. $33,861)
Georgetown vs. Drexel Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Georgetown or Drexel? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Drexel or Georgetown .
- The average SAT score at Georgetown University (1416) is 202 points higher than at Drexel (1214)
- Incoming Georgetown students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at Drexel (28)
- Accepted freshman Georgetown students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.89) than students at Drexel (3.67)
- Drexel has a higher acceptance rate (79.6%) than Georgetown (12.2%)
Georgetown vs. Drexel Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Georgetown or Drexel? 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 Drexel and Georgetown.
- The graduation rate at Georgetown is higher than Drexel University (94% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Georgetown University earn on average $41,500 more per year than Drexel graduates after ten years. ($118,900 vs. $77,400)
- Georgetown University students graduate with a $10,743 lower median federal student loan debt than Drexel graduates. ($15,500 vs. $26,243)
- Georgetown graduates are paying $111 less per month on federal student loans than Drexel graduates. ($160 vs. $271)
- More Georgetown graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Drexel students, three years after graduation. (87% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/