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Overview |
City College of New York | Drexel | ||
| Location | New York, NY | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,012 | 21,703 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #276 | #109 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cuny.edu | drexel.edu | ||
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Costs |
City College of New York | Drexel | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,930 | $58,293 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $14,880 | $58,293 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,104 | $17,550 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $4,599 | $42,342 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,236 | $33,654 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 86% | 99% |
Admission |
City College of New York | Drexel | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 31,988 | 40,204 | ||
| Admitted | 18,576 | 31,171 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 58.1% | 77.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.4% | 9.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.2 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 27/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1220/1460 | 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 |
City College of New York | Drexel | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 14:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
City College of New York | Drexel | ||
| Graduation Rate | 40% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,800 | $77,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 52% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $11,400 | $26,243 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $117 | $271 |
Diversity |
City College of New York | Drexel | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 23% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 15% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 35% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
City College of New York | Drexel | ||
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| % In-State | 87% | 48% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 44% | ||
Campus |
City College of New York | Drexel | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Drexel University is larger than than City College of New York based on total student enrollment (21,703 students vs. 15,012 students)
City College of New York vs. Drexel Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, City College of New York or Drexel?
- Drexel University is 741.2% more expensive to attend than City College of New York for in-state tuition ($58,293.00 vs. $6,930.00)
- Out of state tuition is 291.8% higher at Drexel than CUNY City College ($58,293.00 vs. $14,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at CUNY City College than Drexel ($4,599 vs. $42,342)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Drexel University are 3.2% lower than costs at CUNY City College ($17,550 vs. $18,104)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Drexel University than CUNY City College (99% vs. 86%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Drexel University students is 264.4% larger than aid received CUNY City College ($33,654 vs. $9,236)
City College of New York vs. Drexel Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, City College of New York or Drexel? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Drexel or City College of New York .
- The average SAT score at Drexel University (1214) is 89 points higher than at City College of New York (1125)
- Accepted freshman Drexel students have a 0.47 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at City College of New York (3.2)
- Drexel has a higher acceptance rate (77.5%) than City College of New York (58.1%)
City College of New York vs. Drexel Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, City College of New York 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 City College of New York.
- The graduation rate at Drexel is higher than CUNY City College (68% vs. 40%)
- Graduates from Drexel University earn on average $27,600 more per year than City College of New York graduates after ten years. ($77,400 vs. $49,800)
- CUNY City College students graduate with a $14,843 lower median federal student loan debt than Drexel graduates. ($11,400 vs. $26,243)
- City College of New York graduates are paying $154 less per month on federal student loans than Drexel graduates. ($117 vs. $271)
- More Drexel graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former City College of New York students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/