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Overview |
Drexel | Penn State Hazleton | ||
| Location | Philadelphia, PA | Hazleton, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 21,703 | 510 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #109 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | drexel.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Drexel | Penn State Hazleton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,293 | $14,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,293 | $24,562 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,550 | $12,022 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $42,342 | $19,920 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,654 | $10,808 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 93% |
Admission |
Drexel | Penn State Hazleton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 40,204 | 714 | ||
| Admitted | 31,171 | 650 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.5% | 91% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.2% | 30.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 27/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1230/1430 | 1060/1320 | ||
| 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 |
Drexel | Penn State Hazleton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Drexel | Penn State Hazleton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 52% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $77,400 | $55,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,243 | $26,818 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $277 |
Diversity |
Drexel | Penn State Hazleton | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 23% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 60% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 13% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Drexel | Penn State Hazleton | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 79% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Drexel | Penn State Hazleton | ||
| 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 Penn State Hazleton based on total student enrollment (21,703 students vs. 510 students)
Drexel vs. Penn State Hazleton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Drexel or Penn State Hazleton?
- Drexel University is 298.6% more expensive to attend than Penn State Hazleton for in-state tuition ($58,293.00 vs. $14,624.00)
- Out of state tuition is 137.3% higher at Drexel than Penn State Hazleton ($58,293.00 vs. $24,562.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Hazleton than Drexel ($19,920 vs. $42,342)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Hazleton are 46% lower than costs at Drexel University ($12,022 vs. $17,550)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Drexel University than Penn State Hazleton (99% vs. 93%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Drexel University students is 211.4% larger than aid received Penn State Hazleton ($33,654 vs. $10,808)
Drexel vs. Penn State Hazleton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Drexel or Penn State Hazleton? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Hazleton or Drexel .
- The average SAT score at Drexel University (1214) is 262 points higher than at Penn State Hazleton (952)
- Incoming Drexel students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Penn State Hazleton (21)
- Penn State Hazleton has a higher acceptance rate (91%) than Drexel (77.5%)
Drexel vs. Penn State Hazleton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Drexel or Penn State Hazleton? 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 Penn State Hazleton and Drexel.
- The graduation rate at Drexel is higher than Penn State Hazleton (68% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Drexel University earn on average $22,100 more per year than Penn State Hazleton graduates after ten years. ($77,400 vs. $55,300)
- Drexel University students graduate with a $575 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State Hazleton graduates. ($26,243 vs. $26,818)
- Drexel graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Hazleton graduates. ($271 vs. $277)
- More Drexel graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State Hazleton students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/