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Overview |
UConn | Drexel | ||
| Location | Storrs, CT | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Town Fringe | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 27,003 | 22,344 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #94 | #124 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uconn.edu | drexel.edu | ||
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Costs |
UConn | Drexel | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,672 | $56,595 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $38,340 | $56,595 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,622 | $16,980 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,985 | $39,267 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $14,678 | $33,861 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 100% |
Admission |
UConn | Drexel | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 40,894 | 37,040 | ||
| Admitted | 22,293 | 29,487 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 54.5% | 79.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 10% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/33 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1440 | 1230/1430 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Required to be considered for admission | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
UConn | Drexel | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UConn | Drexel | ||
| Graduation Rate | 83% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $62,000 | $77,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $26,243 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $271 |
Diversity |
UConn | Drexel | ||
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| % Men | 47% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 53% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 61% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 2% |
Students |
UConn | Drexel | ||
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| % In-State | 60% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 34% | 47% | ||
Campus |
UConn | Drexel | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Connecticut is larger than than Drexel based on total student enrollment (27,003 students vs. 22,344 students)
UConn vs. Drexel Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UConn or Drexel?
- Drexel University is 261.1% more expensive to attend than UConn for in-state tuition ($56,595.00 vs. $15,672.00)
- Out of state tuition is 47.6% higher at Drexel than University of Connecticut ($56,595.00 vs. $38,340.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Connecticut than Drexel ($23,985 vs. $39,267)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Connecticut are 24.7% lower than costs at Drexel University ($13,622 vs. $16,980)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Drexel University than University of Connecticut (100% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Drexel University students is 130.7% larger than aid received University of Connecticut ($33,861 vs. $14,678)
UConn vs. Drexel Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UConn or Drexel? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Drexel or UConn .
- The average SAT score at University of Connecticut (1250) is 36 points higher than at Drexel (1214)
- Incoming UConn students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (29) than students at Drexel (28)
- Accepted freshman UConn students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Drexel (3.67)
- Drexel has a higher acceptance rate (79.6%) than UConn (54.5%)
UConn vs. Drexel Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UConn 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 UConn.
- The graduation rate at UConn is higher than Drexel University (83% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Drexel University earn on average $15,400 more per year than UConn graduates after ten years. ($77,400 vs. $62,000)
- University of Connecticut students graduate with a $4,743 lower median federal student loan debt than Drexel graduates. ($21,500 vs. $26,243)
- UConn graduates are paying $49 less per month on federal student loans than Drexel graduates. ($222 vs. $271)
- More UConn graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Drexel students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/