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RPI Penn State Clarkson UB Binghamton University Syracuse Stevens Pitt Temple Saint Joseph's University IIT Villanova| Rochester Institute of Technology | Drexel University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
RIT | Drexel | ||
| Location | Rochester, NY | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 16,615 | 22,344 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #172 | #124 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rit.edu | drexel.edu | ||
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Costs |
RIT | Drexel | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $53,720 | $56,595 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $53,720 | $56,595 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,978 | $16,980 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,600 | $39,267 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,122 | $33,861 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
RIT | Drexel | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 23,976 | 37,040 | ||
| Admitted | 16,105 | 29,487 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.2% | 79.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 19.9% | 10% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.7 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 29/33 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1270/1450 | 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 15, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
RIT | Drexel | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
RIT | Drexel | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $64,900 | $77,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $28,000 | $26,243 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $289 | $271 |
Diversity |
RIT | Drexel | ||
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| % Men | 65% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 35% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 66% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
RIT | Drexel | ||
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| % In-State | 47% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 49% | 47% | ||
Campus |
RIT | 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
- Drexel University is larger than than RIT based on total student enrollment (22,344 students vs. 16,615 students)
RIT vs. Drexel Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, RIT or Drexel?
- Drexel University is 5.4% more expensive to attend than RIT for in-state tuition ($56,595.00 vs. $53,720.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.4% higher at Drexel than Rochester Institute of Technology ($56,595.00 vs. $53,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Drexel University than RIT ($39,267 vs. $39,600)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rochester Institute of Technology are 13.4% lower than costs at Drexel University ($14,978 vs. $16,980)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Drexel University than Rochester Institute of Technology (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Drexel University students is 16.3% larger than aid received Rochester Institute of Technology ($33,861 vs. $29,122)
RIT vs. Drexel Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, RIT or Drexel? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Drexel or RIT .
- The average SAT score at Rochester Institute of Technology (1251) is 37 points higher than at Drexel (1214)
- Incoming RIT students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Drexel (28)
- Accepted freshman RIT students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (3.7) than students at Drexel (3.67)
- Drexel has a higher acceptance rate (79.6%) than RIT (67.2%)
RIT vs. Drexel Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, RIT 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 RIT .
- The graduation rate at Drexel is higher than Rochester Institute of Technology (68% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from Drexel University earn on average $12,500 more per year than RIT graduates after ten years. ($77,400 vs. $64,900)
- Drexel University students graduate with a $1,757 lower median federal student loan debt than RIT graduates. ($26,243 vs. $28,000)
- Drexel graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than RIT graduates. ($271 vs. $289)
- More Drexel graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former RIT 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/