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Overview |
Brooklyn College | Drexel | ||
| Location | Brooklyn, NY | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,935 | 21,703 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #264 | #109 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | drexel.edu | ||
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Costs |
Brooklyn College | Drexel | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $58,293 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $58,293 | ||
| Room & Board | $21,788 | $17,550 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,105 | $42,342 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,290 | $33,654 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 99% |
Admission |
Brooklyn College | Drexel | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 27,112 | 40,204 | ||
| Admitted | 14,548 | 31,171 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 53.7% | 77.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.4% | 9.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1140/1420 | 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 | Feb 1, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Brooklyn College | Drexel | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Brooklyn College | Drexel | ||
| Graduation Rate | 48% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,900 | $77,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 54% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,382 | $26,243 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $107 | $271 |
Diversity |
Brooklyn College | Drexel | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 13% | 23% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 33% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 22% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 4% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Brooklyn College | Drexel | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 48% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Brooklyn College | Drexel | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Drexel University is larger than than Brooklyn College based on total student enrollment (21,703 students vs. 13,935 students)
Brooklyn College vs. Drexel Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Brooklyn College or Drexel?
- Drexel University is 741.2% more expensive to attend than Brooklyn College for in-state tuition ($58,293.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 291.8% higher at Drexel than CUNY Brooklyn College ($58,293.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY Brooklyn College than Drexel ($4,105 vs. $42,342)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Drexel University are 24.1% lower than costs at CUNY Brooklyn College ($17,550 vs. $21,788)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Drexel University than CUNY Brooklyn College (99% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Drexel University students is 262.3% larger than aid received CUNY Brooklyn College ($33,654 vs. $9,290)
Brooklyn College vs. Drexel Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Brooklyn College or Drexel? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Drexel or Brooklyn College .
- The average SAT score at Drexel University (1214) is 99 points higher than at Brooklyn College (1115)
- Accepted freshman Drexel students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Brooklyn College (3.42)
- Drexel has a higher acceptance rate (77.5%) than Brooklyn College (53.7%)
Brooklyn College vs. Drexel Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Brooklyn College 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 Brooklyn College.
- The graduation rate at Drexel is higher than CUNY Brooklyn College (68% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Drexel University earn on average $29,500 more per year than Brooklyn College graduates after ten years. ($77,400 vs. $47,900)
- CUNY Brooklyn College students graduate with a $15,861 lower median federal student loan debt than Drexel graduates. ($10,382 vs. $26,243)
- Brooklyn College graduates are paying $164 less per month on federal student loans than Drexel graduates. ($107 vs. $271)
- More Drexel graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Brooklyn College students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 54%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/