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Overview |
University at Albany- SUNY | Drexel | ||
| Location | Albany, NY | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 16,658 | 22,344 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #242 | #124 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | albany.edu | drexel.edu | ||
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Costs |
University at Albany- SUNY | Drexel | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,070 | $56,595 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,910 | $56,595 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,598 | $16,980 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,714 | $39,267 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,485 | $33,861 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 95% | 100% |
Admission |
University at Albany- SUNY | Drexel | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 25,976 | 37,040 | ||
| Admitted | 17,639 | 29,487 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 67.9% | 79.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15% | 10% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.3 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/31 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1320 | 1230/1430 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
University at Albany- SUNY | Drexel | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 17:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University at Albany- SUNY | Drexel | ||
| Graduation Rate | 64% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,800 | $77,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,065 | $26,243 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $217 | $271 |
Diversity |
University at Albany- SUNY | Drexel | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 15% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
University at Albany- SUNY | Drexel | ||
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| % In-State | 92% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 4% | 47% | ||
Campus |
University at Albany- SUNY | 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 University at Albany- SUNY based on total student enrollment (22,344 students vs. 16,658 students)
University at Albany- SUNY vs. Drexel Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University at Albany- SUNY or Drexel?
- Drexel University is 700.5% more expensive to attend than University at Albany- SUNY for in-state tuition ($56,595.00 vs. $7,070.00)
- Out of state tuition is 127.2% higher at Drexel than SUNY at Albany ($56,595.00 vs. $24,910.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at SUNY at Albany than Drexel ($17,714 vs. $39,267)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at SUNY at Albany are 8.9% lower than costs at Drexel University ($15,598 vs. $16,980)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Drexel University than SUNY at Albany (100% vs. 95%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Drexel University students is 194.8% larger than aid received SUNY at Albany ($33,861 vs. $11,485)
University at Albany- SUNY vs. Drexel Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, University at Albany- SUNY or Drexel? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Drexel or University at Albany- SUNY .
- The average SAT score at Drexel University (1214) is 123 points higher than at University at Albany- SUNY (1091)
- Incoming Drexel students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at University at Albany- SUNY (24)
- Accepted freshman Drexel students have a 0.37 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at University at Albany- SUNY (3.3)
- Drexel has a higher acceptance rate (79.6%) than University at Albany- SUNY (67.9%)
University at Albany- SUNY vs. Drexel Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University at Albany- SUNY 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 University at Albany- SUNY.
- The graduation rate at Drexel is higher than SUNY at Albany (68% vs. 64%)
- Graduates from Drexel University earn on average $21,600 more per year than University at Albany- SUNY graduates after ten years. ($77,400 vs. $55,800)
- SUNY at Albany students graduate with a $5,178 lower median federal student loan debt than Drexel graduates. ($21,065 vs. $26,243)
- University at Albany- SUNY graduates are paying $54 less per month on federal student loans than Drexel graduates. ($217 vs. $271)
- More Drexel graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University at Albany- SUNY students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 70%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/