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Overview |
Pace University-New York | Drexel | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,609 | 22,344 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #397 | #124 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | pace.edu | drexel.edu | ||
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Costs |
Pace University-New York | Drexel | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $48,152 | $56,595 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $48,152 | $56,595 | ||
| Room & Board | $20,480 | $16,980 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $33,363 | $39,267 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,911 | $33,861 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 100% |
Admission |
Pace University-New York | Drexel | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 26,613 | 37,040 | ||
| Admitted | 22,070 | 29,487 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9% | 79.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.5% | 10% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/29 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1300 | 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 | Feb 15, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Pace University-New York | Drexel | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Pace University-New York | Drexel | ||
| Graduation Rate | 53% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $63,100 | $77,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,243 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $271 |
Diversity |
Pace University-New York | Drexel | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 50% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 9% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 2% |
Students |
Pace University-New York | Drexel | ||
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| % In-State | 40% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Pace University-New York | Drexel | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Drexel University is larger than than Pace University-New York based on total student enrollment (22,344 students vs. 13,609 students)
Pace University-New York vs. Drexel Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pace University-New York or Drexel?
- Drexel University is 17.5% more expensive to attend than Pace University-New York for in-state tuition ($56,595.00 vs. $48,152.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.5% higher at Drexel than Pace University New York ($56,595.00 vs. $48,152.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pace University New York than Drexel ($33,363 vs. $39,267)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Drexel University are 20.6% lower than costs at Pace University New York ($16,980 vs. $20,480)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Drexel University than Pace University New York (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pace University New York students is 0.1% larger than aid received Drexel University ($33,911 vs. $33,861)
Pace University-New York vs. Drexel Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Pace University-New York or Drexel? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Drexel or Pace University-New York .
- The average SAT score at Drexel University (1214) is 154 points higher than at Pace University-New York (1060)
- Incoming Drexel students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Pace University-New York (24)
- Accepted freshman Drexel students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Pace University-New York (3.4)
- Pace University-New York has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than Drexel (79.6%)
Pace University-New York vs. Drexel Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Pace University-New York 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 Pace University-New York.
- The graduation rate at Drexel is higher than Pace University New York (68% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Drexel University earn on average $14,300 more per year than Pace University-New York graduates after ten years. ($77,400 vs. $63,100)
- Pace University New York students graduate with a $1,243 lower median federal student loan debt than Drexel graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,243)
- Pace University-New York graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Drexel graduates. ($258 vs. $271)
- More Drexel graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pace University-New York students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/