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Overview |
Drexel | VCU | ||
| Location | Philadelphia, PA | Richmond, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 21,703 | 28,238 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #109 | #469 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | drexel.edu | vcu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Drexel | VCU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,293 | $12,850 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,293 | $34,744 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,550 | $16,119 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $42,342 | $22,852 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,654 | $12,433 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 99% |
Admission |
Drexel | VCU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 40,204 | 19,052 | ||
| Admitted | 31,171 | 17,729 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.5% | 93.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.2% | 25.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.75 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Challenging | ||
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| ACT Range | 27/33 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1230/1430 | 1030/1270 | ||
| 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 | Jan 18, 2025 |
Academics |
Drexel | VCU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Drexel | VCU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $77,400 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,243 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $240 |
Diversity |
Drexel | VCU | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 8% | ||
| % Women | 23% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 50% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 6% | ||
| % International | 13% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
Drexel | VCU | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 92% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 6% | ||
Campus |
Drexel | VCU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Virginia Commonwealth University is larger than than Drexel based on total student enrollment (28,238 students vs. 21,703 students)
Drexel vs. VCU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Drexel or VCU?
- Drexel University is 353.6% more expensive to attend than VCU for in-state tuition ($58,293.00 vs. $12,850.00)
- Out of state tuition is 67.8% higher at Drexel than Virginia Commonwealth University ($58,293.00 vs. $34,744.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Virginia Commonwealth University than Drexel ($22,852 vs. $42,342)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Virginia Commonwealth University are 8.9% lower than costs at Drexel University ($16,119 vs. $17,550)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Drexel University as Virginia Commonwealth University (99% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Drexel University students is 170.7% larger than aid received Virginia Commonwealth University ($33,654 vs. $12,433)
Drexel vs. VCU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Drexel or VCU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between VCU or Drexel .
- The average SAT score at Drexel University (1214) is 117 points higher than at VCU (1097)
- Incoming Drexel students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at VCU (24)
- Accepted freshman VCU students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.75) than students at Drexel (3.67)
- VCU has a higher acceptance rate (93.1%) than Drexel (77.5%)
Drexel vs. VCU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Drexel or VCU? 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 VCU and Drexel.
- The graduation rate at Drexel is higher than Virginia Commonwealth University (68% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Drexel University earn on average $29,900 more per year than VCU graduates after ten years. ($77,400 vs. $47,500)
- Virginia Commonwealth University students graduate with a $2,993 lower median federal student loan debt than Drexel graduates. ($23,250 vs. $26,243)
- VCU graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Drexel graduates. ($240 vs. $271)
- More Drexel graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former VCU students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/