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UMBC TU Binghamton University Wisconsin Virginia Tech Penn State Ohio State Florida Pitt Syracuse UVA NC State| University of Maryland College Park | Drexel University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Maryland | Drexel | ||
| Location | College Park, MD | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 40,792 | 22,344 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #95 | #124 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | umd.edu | drexel.edu | ||
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Costs |
Maryland | Drexel | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,695 | $56,595 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $37,931 | $56,595 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,576 | $16,980 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,210 | $39,267 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,232 | $33,861 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 48% | 100% |
Admission |
Maryland | Drexel | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 56,761 | 37,040 | ||
| Admitted | 25,320 | 29,487 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 44.6% | 79.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.1% | 10% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Exceptional | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 30/34 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1360/1520 | 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 |
Maryland | Drexel | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Maryland | Drexel | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $68,300 | $77,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,500 | $26,243 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $201 | $271 |
Diversity |
Maryland | Drexel | ||
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| % Men | 51% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 49% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 52% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Maryland | Drexel | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 26% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Maryland | 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 Maryland College Park is larger than than Drexel based on total student enrollment (40,792 students vs. 22,344 students)
Maryland vs. Drexel Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Maryland or Drexel?
- Drexel University is 483.8% more expensive to attend than Maryland for in-state tuition ($56,595.00 vs. $9,695.00)
- Out of state tuition is 49.2% higher at Drexel than University of Maryland College Park ($56,595.00 vs. $37,931.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Maryland College Park than Drexel ($16,210 vs. $39,267)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Maryland College Park are 16.5% lower than costs at Drexel University ($14,576 vs. $16,980)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Drexel University than University of Maryland College Park (100% vs. 48%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Drexel University students is 201.5% larger than aid received University of Maryland College Park ($33,861 vs. $11,232)
Maryland vs. Drexel Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Maryland or Drexel? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Drexel or Maryland .
- The average SAT score at University of Maryland College Park (1315) is 101 points higher than at Drexel (1214)
- Accepted freshman Maryland students have a 0.17 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at Drexel (3.67)
- Drexel has a higher acceptance rate (79.6%) than Maryland (44.6%)
Maryland vs. Drexel Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Maryland 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 Maryland.
- The graduation rate at Maryland is higher than Drexel University (82% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Drexel University earn on average $9,100 more per year than Maryland graduates after ten years. ($77,400 vs. $68,300)
- University of Maryland College Park students graduate with a $6,743 lower median federal student loan debt than Drexel graduates. ($19,500 vs. $26,243)
- Maryland graduates are paying $70 less per month on federal student loans than Drexel graduates. ($201 vs. $271)
- More Maryland graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Drexel students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/