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Overview |
Drexel | Pitt-Bradford | ||
| Location | Philadelphia, PA | Bradford, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 21,703 | 1,003 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #109 | #443 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | drexel.edu | pitt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Drexel | Pitt-Bradford | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,293 | $13,660 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,293 | $25,534 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,550 | $10,848 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $42,342 | $17,015 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,654 | $14,576 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 96% |
Admission |
Drexel | Pitt-Bradford | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 40,204 | 4,985 | ||
| Admitted | 31,171 | 4,527 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.5% | 90.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.2% | 6.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.28 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 27/33 | 22/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1230/1430 | 1030/1260 | ||
| 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 | Pitt-Bradford | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Drexel | Pitt-Bradford | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $77,400 | $58,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,243 | $26,909 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $278 |
Diversity |
Drexel | Pitt-Bradford | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 23% | 2% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 13% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Drexel | Pitt-Bradford | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 59% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 35% | ||
Campus |
Drexel | Pitt-Bradford | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Drexel University is larger than than Pitt-Bradford based on total student enrollment (21,703 students vs. 1,003 students)
Drexel vs. Pitt-Bradford Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Drexel or Pitt-Bradford?
- Drexel University is 326.7% more expensive to attend than Pitt-Bradford for in-state tuition ($58,293.00 vs. $13,660.00)
- Out of state tuition is 128.3% higher at Drexel than University of Pittsburgh Bradford ($58,293.00 vs. $25,534.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Pittsburgh Bradford than Drexel ($17,015 vs. $42,342)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Pittsburgh Bradford are 61.8% lower than costs at Drexel University ($10,848 vs. $17,550)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Drexel University than University of Pittsburgh Bradford (99% vs. 96%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Drexel University students is 130.9% larger than aid received University of Pittsburgh Bradford ($33,654 vs. $14,576)
Drexel vs. Pitt-Bradford Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Drexel or Pitt-Bradford? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Pitt-Bradford or Drexel .
- The average SAT score at Drexel University (1214) is 236 points higher than at Pitt-Bradford (978)
- Incoming Drexel students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Pitt-Bradford (21)
- Accepted freshman Drexel students have a 0.39 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Pitt-Bradford (3.28)
- Pitt-Bradford has a higher acceptance rate (90.8%) than Drexel (77.5%)
Drexel vs. Pitt-Bradford Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Drexel or Pitt-Bradford? 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 Pitt-Bradford and Drexel.
- The graduation rate at Drexel is higher than University of Pittsburgh Bradford (68% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Drexel University earn on average $19,400 more per year than Pitt-Bradford graduates after ten years. ($77,400 vs. $58,000)
- Drexel University students graduate with a $666 lower median federal student loan debt than Pitt-Bradford graduates. ($26,243 vs. $26,909)
- Drexel graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Pitt-Bradford graduates. ($271 vs. $278)
- More Drexel graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Pitt-Bradford students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/