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Overview |
Drexel | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | ||
| Location | Philadelphia, PA | Johnstown, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 21,703 | 1,940 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #109 | #438 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | drexel.edu | pitt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Drexel | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,293 | $13,660 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,293 | $25,534 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,550 | $12,290 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $42,342 | $17,909 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,654 | $10,886 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 97% |
Admission |
Drexel | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 40,204 | 3,246 | ||
| Admitted | 31,171 | 3,113 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.5% | 95.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.2% | 15.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 27/33 | 19/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1230/1430 | 1040/1255 | ||
| 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 | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Drexel | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 59% | ||
| 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 | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 0% | ||
| % Women | 23% | 0% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 87% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 1% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 13% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 3% |
Students |
Drexel | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 86% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 11% | ||
Campus |
Drexel | University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown | ||
| 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 University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown based on total student enrollment (21,703 students vs. 1,940 students)
Drexel vs. University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Drexel or University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown?
- Drexel University is 326.7% more expensive to attend than University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown 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 Johnstown ($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 Johnstown than Drexel ($17,909 vs. $42,342)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Pittsburgh Johnstown are 42.8% lower than costs at Drexel University ($12,290 vs. $17,550)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Drexel University than University of Pittsburgh Johnstown (99% vs. 97%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Drexel University students is 209.1% larger than aid received University of Pittsburgh Johnstown ($33,654 vs. $10,886)
Drexel vs. University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Drexel or University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown or Drexel .
- The average SAT score at Drexel University (1214) is 192 points higher than at University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown (1022)
- Incoming Drexel students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown (23)
- Accepted freshman Drexel students have a 0.1 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown (3.57)
- University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown has a higher acceptance rate (95.9%) than Drexel (77.5%)
Drexel vs. University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Drexel or University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown? 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 University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown and Drexel.
- The graduation rate at Drexel is higher than University of Pittsburgh Johnstown (68% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from Drexel University earn on average $19,400 more per year than University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown graduates after ten years. ($77,400 vs. $58,000)
- Drexel University students graduate with a $666 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown graduates. ($26,243 vs. $26,909)
- Drexel graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown graduates. ($271 vs. $278)
- More Drexel graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Pittsburgh-Johnstown 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/