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Overview |
Northeastern | Drexel | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 30,013 | 22,344 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #130 | #124 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | northeastern.edu | drexel.edu | ||
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Costs |
Northeastern | Drexel | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $59,100 | $56,595 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $59,100 | $56,595 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,430 | $16,980 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,827 | $39,267 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $42,331 | $33,861 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 100% |
Admission |
Northeastern | Drexel | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 91,000 | 37,040 | ||
| Admitted | 6,191 | 29,487 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 6.8% | 79.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 40.7% | 10% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.91 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | |||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1440/1550 | 1230/1430 | ||
| 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 1, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Northeastern | Drexel | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Northeastern | Drexel | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $69,500 | $77,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,875 | $26,243 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $288 | $271 |
Diversity |
Northeastern | Drexel | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 48% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 20% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 6% | 2% |
Students |
Northeastern | Drexel | ||
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| % In-State | 21% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 66% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Northeastern | Drexel | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Northeastern University is larger than than Drexel based on total student enrollment (30,013 students vs. 22,344 students)
Northeastern vs. Drexel Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Northeastern or Drexel?
- Northeastern University is 4.4% more expensive to attend than Drexel for in-state tuition ($59,100.00 vs. $56,595.00)
- Out of state tuition is 4.4% higher at Northeastern than Drexel University ($59,100.00 vs. $56,595.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Northeastern University than Drexel ($35,827 vs. $39,267)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Drexel University are 8.5% lower than costs at Northeastern University ($16,980 vs. $18,430)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Drexel University than Northeastern University (100% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Northeastern University students is 25% larger than aid received Drexel University ($42,331 vs. $33,861)
Northeastern vs. Drexel Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Northeastern or Drexel? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Drexel or Northeastern .
- The average SAT score at Northeastern University (1435) is 221 points higher than at Drexel (1214)
- Incoming Northeastern students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (33) than students at Drexel (28)
- Accepted freshman Northeastern students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (3.91) than students at Drexel (3.67)
- Drexel has a higher acceptance rate (79.6%) than Northeastern (6.8%)
Northeastern vs. Drexel Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Northeastern 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 Northeastern.
- The graduation rate at Northeastern is higher than Drexel University (77% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Drexel University earn on average $7,900 more per year than Northeastern graduates after ten years. ($77,400 vs. $69,500)
- Drexel University students graduate with a $1,632 lower median federal student loan debt than Northeastern graduates. ($26,243 vs. $27,875)
- Drexel graduates are paying $17 less per month on federal student loans than Northeastern graduates. ($271 vs. $288)
- More Northeastern graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Drexel students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/