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Overview |
State University of New York at New Paltz | Drexel | ||
| Location | New Paltz, NY | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 6,964 | 22,344 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #277 | #124 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | newpaltz.edu | drexel.edu | ||
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Costs |
State University of New York at New Paltz | Drexel | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $56,595 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $16,980 | $56,595 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,024 | $16,980 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,592 | $39,267 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,749 | $33,861 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 100% |
Admission |
State University of New York at New Paltz | Drexel | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,228 | 37,040 | ||
| Admitted | 7,708 | 29,487 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.3% | 79.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 10% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.6 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/29 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1340 | 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 | Apr 1, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
State University of New York at New Paltz | Drexel | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
State University of New York at New Paltz | Drexel | ||
| Graduation Rate | 69% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,400 | $77,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 72% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,000 | $26,243 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $196 | $271 |
Diversity |
State University of New York at New Paltz | Drexel | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 2% |
Students |
State University of New York at New Paltz | Drexel | ||
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| % In-State | 97% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 47% | ||
Campus |
State University of New York at New Paltz | Drexel | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Drexel University is larger than than State University of New York at New Paltz based on total student enrollment (22,344 students vs. 6,964 students)
State University of New York at New Paltz vs. Drexel Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, State University of New York at New Paltz or Drexel?
- Drexel University is 700.5% more expensive to attend than State University of New York at New Paltz for in-state tuition ($56,595.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 233.3% higher at Drexel than State University of New York at New Paltz ($56,595.00 vs. $16,980.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at State University of New York at New Paltz than Drexel ($19,592 vs. $39,267)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at State University of New York at New Paltz are 13% lower than costs at Drexel University ($15,024 vs. $16,980)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Drexel University than State University of New York at New Paltz (100% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Drexel University students is 337% larger than aid received State University of New York at New Paltz ($33,861 vs. $7,749)
State University of New York at New Paltz vs. Drexel Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, State University of New York at New Paltz or Drexel? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Drexel or State University of New York at New Paltz .
- The average SAT score at Drexel University (1214) is 90 points higher than at State University of New York at New Paltz (1124)
- Incoming Drexel students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at State University of New York at New Paltz (25)
- Accepted freshman Drexel students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at State University of New York at New Paltz (3.6)
- Drexel has a higher acceptance rate (79.6%) than State University of New York at New Paltz (58.3%)
State University of New York at New Paltz vs. Drexel Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, State University of New York at New Paltz 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 State University of New York at New Paltz.
- The graduation rate at State University of New York at New Paltz is higher than Drexel University (69% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Drexel University earn on average $30,000 more per year than State University of New York at New Paltz graduates after ten years. ($77,400 vs. $47,400)
- State University of New York at New Paltz students graduate with a $7,243 lower median federal student loan debt than Drexel graduates. ($19,000 vs. $26,243)
- State University of New York at New Paltz graduates are paying $75 less per month on federal student loans than Drexel graduates. ($196 vs. $271)
- More Drexel graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former State University of New York at New Paltz students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 72%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/