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NJIT TCNJ Penn State Seton Hall University Rutgers University-Camden SUNY Stony Brook Binghamton University UMass Montclair State University Rutgers University-Newark Pitt Baruch| Rutgers University New Brunswick | Drexel University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Rutgers | Drexel | ||
| Location | New Brunswick, NJ | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 50,637 | 22,344 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #112 | #124 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | rutgers.edu | drexel.edu | ||
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Costs |
Rutgers | Drexel | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $12,900 | $56,595 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,600 | $56,595 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,909 | $16,980 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,535 | $39,267 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $12,785 | $33,861 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 57% | 100% |
Admission |
Rutgers | Drexel | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 41,654 | 37,040 | ||
| Admitted | 27,612 | 29,487 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.3% | 79.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.2% | 10% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1270/1480 | 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 |
Academics |
Rutgers | Drexel | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Rutgers | Drexel | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $66,200 | $77,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 68% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,215 | $26,243 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $229 | $271 |
Diversity |
Rutgers | Drexel | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 42% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 13% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Rutgers | Drexel | ||
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| % In-State | 85% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 8% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Rutgers | 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
- Rutgers University New Brunswick is larger than than Drexel based on total student enrollment (50,637 students vs. 22,344 students)
Rutgers vs. Drexel Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Rutgers or Drexel?
- Drexel University is 338.7% more expensive to attend than Rutgers for in-state tuition ($56,595.00 vs. $12,900.00)
- Out of state tuition is 85% higher at Drexel than Rutgers University New Brunswick ($56,595.00 vs. $30,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Rutgers University New Brunswick than Drexel ($17,535 vs. $39,267)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rutgers University New Brunswick are 22.1% lower than costs at Drexel University ($13,909 vs. $16,980)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Drexel University than Rutgers University New Brunswick (100% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Drexel University students is 164.8% larger than aid received Rutgers University New Brunswick ($33,861 vs. $12,785)
Rutgers vs. Drexel Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Rutgers or Drexel? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Drexel or Rutgers .
- The average SAT score at Rutgers University New Brunswick (1225) is 11 points higher than at Drexel (1214)
- Accepted freshman Drexel students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Rutgers (3.3)
- Drexel has a higher acceptance rate (79.6%) than Rutgers (66.3%)
Rutgers vs. Drexel Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Rutgers 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 Rutgers.
- The graduation rate at Rutgers is higher than Drexel University (77% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Drexel University earn on average $11,200 more per year than Rutgers graduates after ten years. ($77,400 vs. $66,200)
- Rutgers University New Brunswick students graduate with a $4,028 lower median federal student loan debt than Drexel graduates. ($22,215 vs. $26,243)
- Rutgers graduates are paying $42 less per month on federal student loans than Drexel graduates. ($229 vs. $271)
- More Drexel graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rutgers students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/