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Overview |
Pace University-New York | Drexel | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 14,092 | 21,703 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #419 | #109 | ||
| 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) | $49,550 | $58,293 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $49,550 | $58,293 | ||
| Room & Board | $21,790 | $17,550 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $34,299 | $42,342 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $34,148 | $33,654 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
Pace University-New York | Drexel | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 28,469 | 40,204 | ||
| Admitted | 21,961 | 31,171 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.1% | 77.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 8.9% | 9.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.4 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 24/29 | 27/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1328 | 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 | 16:1 | 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 | 17% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 25% | 23% | ||
| 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% | 48% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 44% | ||
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 (21,703 students vs. 14,092 students)
Pace University-New York vs. Drexel Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Pace University-New York or Drexel?
- Drexel University is 17.6% more expensive to attend than Pace University-New York for in-state tuition ($58,293.00 vs. $49,550.00)
- Out of state tuition is 17.6% higher at Drexel than Pace University New York ($58,293.00 vs. $49,550.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Pace University New York than Drexel ($34,299 vs. $42,342)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Drexel University are 24.2% lower than costs at Pace University New York ($17,550 vs. $21,790)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Pace University New York as Drexel University (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Pace University New York students is 1.5% larger than aid received Drexel University ($34,148 vs. $33,654)
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)
- Drexel has a higher acceptance rate (77.5%) than Pace University-New York (77.1%)
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/