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Overview |
Drexel | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
| Location | Philadelphia, PA | Dunmore, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 22,344 | 875 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #124 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | drexel.edu | psu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Drexel | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $56,595 | $14,624 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $56,595 | $24,318 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,980 | $12,984 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $39,267 | $16,594 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,861 | $10,823 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 82% |
Admission |
Drexel | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 37,040 | 2,297 | ||
| Admitted | 29,487 | 2,159 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.6% | 94% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10% | 10.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Moderate | ||
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| ACT Range | 27/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1230/1430 | 1020/1230 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
Drexel | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Drexel | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 46% | ||
| 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 Worthington Scranton | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 54% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 46% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 81% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 13% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Drexel | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 47% | 19% | ||
Campus |
Drexel | Penn State Worthington Scranton | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Drexel University is larger than than Penn State Worthington Scranton based on total student enrollment (22,344 students vs. 875 students)
Drexel vs. Penn State Worthington Scranton Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Drexel or Penn State Worthington Scranton?
- Drexel University is 287% more expensive to attend than Penn State Worthington Scranton for in-state tuition ($56,595.00 vs. $14,624.00)
- Out of state tuition is 132.7% higher at Drexel than Penn State Worthington Scranton ($56,595.00 vs. $24,318.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State Worthington Scranton than Drexel ($16,594 vs. $39,267)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State Worthington Scranton are 30.8% lower than costs at Drexel University ($12,984 vs. $16,980)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Drexel University than Penn State Worthington Scranton (100% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Drexel University students is 212.9% larger than aid received Penn State Worthington Scranton ($33,861 vs. $10,823)
Drexel vs. Penn State Worthington Scranton Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Drexel or Penn State Worthington Scranton? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Penn State Worthington Scranton or Drexel .
- The average SAT score at Drexel University (1214) is 259 points higher than at Penn State Worthington Scranton (955)
- Incoming Drexel students have a 9 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Penn State Worthington Scranton (19)
- Penn State Worthington Scranton has a higher acceptance rate (94%) than Drexel (79.6%)
Drexel vs. Penn State Worthington Scranton Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Drexel or Penn State Worthington Scranton? 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 Worthington Scranton and Drexel.
- The graduation rate at Drexel is higher than Penn State Worthington Scranton (68% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from Drexel University earn on average $22,100 more per year than Penn State Worthington Scranton 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 Worthington Scranton graduates. ($26,243 vs. $26,818)
- Drexel graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State Worthington Scranton graduates. ($271 vs. $277)
- More Drexel graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State Worthington Scranton 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/