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Furman Penn State Syracuse Wofford College JMU Pitt Temple CofC Davidson Saint Joseph's University RIT Villanova| Elon University | Drexel University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
Elon | Drexel | ||
| Location | Elon, NC | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,123 | 22,344 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #116 | #124 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | elon.edu | drexel.edu | ||
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Costs |
Elon | Drexel | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,734 | $56,595 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,734 | $56,595 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,886 | $16,980 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $41,527 | $39,267 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $13,880 | $33,861 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 68% | 100% |
Admission |
Elon | Drexel | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 17,551 | 37,040 | ||
| Admitted | 13,069 | 29,487 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.5% | 79.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.9% | 10% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.65 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/30 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1170/1360 | 1230/1430 | ||
| 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 10, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Elon | Drexel | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Elon | Drexel | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,200 | $77,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 86% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,250 | $26,243 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $240 | $271 |
Diversity |
Elon | Drexel | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 82% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
Elon | Drexel | ||
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| % In-State | 18% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Elon | Drexel | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Drexel University is larger than than Elon based on total student enrollment (22,344 students vs. 7,123 students)
Elon vs. Drexel Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Elon or Drexel?
- Drexel University is 35.6% more expensive to attend than Elon for in-state tuition ($56,595.00 vs. $41,734.00)
- Out of state tuition is 35.6% higher at Drexel than Elon University ($56,595.00 vs. $41,734.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Drexel University than Elon ($39,267 vs. $41,527)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Elon University are 22.3% lower than costs at Drexel University ($13,886 vs. $16,980)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Drexel University than Elon University (100% vs. 68%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Drexel University students is 144% larger than aid received Elon University ($33,861 vs. $13,880)
Elon vs. Drexel Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Elon or Drexel? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Drexel or Elon .
- The average SAT score at Drexel University (1214) is 3 points higher than at Elon (1211)
- Incoming Drexel students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Elon (27)
- Accepted freshman Drexel students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Elon (3.65)
- Drexel has a higher acceptance rate (79.6%) than Elon (74.5%)
Elon vs. Drexel Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Elon or Drexel? 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 Drexel and Elon.
- The graduation rate at Elon is higher than Drexel University (82% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Drexel University earn on average $21,200 more per year than Elon graduates after ten years. ($77,400 vs. $56,200)
- Elon University students graduate with a $2,993 lower median federal student loan debt than Drexel graduates. ($23,250 vs. $26,243)
- Elon graduates are paying $31 less per month on federal student loans than Drexel graduates. ($240 vs. $271)
- More Elon graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Drexel students, three years after graduation. (86% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/