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Overview |
Drexel | CNU | ||
| Location | Philadelphia, PA | Newport News, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 22,344 | 4,559 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #124 | #390 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | drexel.edu | cnu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Drexel | CNU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,595 | $9,375 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,595 | $22,613 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,980 | $11,990 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,267 | $23,287 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,861 | $8,022 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 66% |
Admission |
Drexel | CNU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 37,040 | 7,428 | ||
| Admitted | 29,487 | 6,340 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.6% | 85.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.79 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 27/32 | 22/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1230/1430 | 1100/1290 | ||
| 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, 2024 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Drexel | CNU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Drexel | CNU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $77,400 | $47,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,243 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $258 |
Diversity |
Drexel | CNU | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 74% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 8% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 13% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Drexel | CNU | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Drexel | CNU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Drexel University is larger than than CNU based on total student enrollment (22,344 students vs. 4,559 students)
Drexel vs. CNU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Drexel or CNU?
- Drexel University is 503.7% more expensive to attend than CNU for in-state tuition ($56,595.00 vs. $9,375.00)
- Out of state tuition is 150.3% higher at Drexel than Christopher Newport University ($56,595.00 vs. $22,613.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Christopher Newport University than Drexel ($23,287 vs. $39,267)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Christopher Newport University are 41.6% lower than costs at Drexel University ($11,990 vs. $16,980)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Drexel University than Christopher Newport University (100% vs. 66%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Drexel University students is 322.1% larger than aid received Christopher Newport University ($33,861 vs. $8,022)
Drexel vs. CNU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Drexel or CNU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CNU or Drexel .
- The average SAT score at Drexel University (1214) is 59 points higher than at CNU (1155)
- Incoming Drexel students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at CNU (25)
- Accepted freshman CNU students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.79) than students at Drexel (3.67)
- CNU has a higher acceptance rate (85.4%) than Drexel (79.6%)
Drexel vs. CNU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Drexel or CNU? 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 CNU and Drexel.
- The graduation rate at Drexel is higher than Christopher Newport University (68% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Drexel University earn on average $30,300 more per year than CNU graduates after ten years. ($77,400 vs. $47,100)
- Christopher Newport University students graduate with a $1,243 lower median federal student loan debt than Drexel graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,243)
- CNU graduates are paying $13 less per month on federal student loans than Drexel graduates. ($258 vs. $271)
- More CNU 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/