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Overview |
Howard | Drexel | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,416 | 21,703 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #249 | #109 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | howard.edu | drexel.edu | ||
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Costs |
Howard | Drexel | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $32,878 | $58,293 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $32,878 | $58,293 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,474 | $17,550 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $30,028 | $42,342 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,422 | $33,654 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 99% |
Admission |
Howard | Drexel | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 30,342 | 40,204 | ||
| Admitted | 10,587 | 31,171 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 34.9% | 77.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 21.4% | 9.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.66 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 22/28 | 27/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1100/1298 | 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 | Feb 15, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Howard | Drexel | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Howard | Drexel | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $51,800 | $77,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,243 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $271 |
Diversity |
Howard | Drexel | ||
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| % Men | 8% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 16% | 23% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Extremely Low | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 2% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 91% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 0% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 2% |
Students |
Howard | Drexel | ||
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| % In-State | 1% | 48% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 91% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Howard | Drexel | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | 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 Howard based on total student enrollment (21,703 students vs. 13,416 students)
Howard vs. Drexel Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Howard or Drexel?
- Drexel University is 77.3% more expensive to attend than Howard for in-state tuition ($58,293.00 vs. $32,878.00)
- Out of state tuition is 77.3% higher at Drexel than Howard University ($58,293.00 vs. $32,878.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Howard University than Drexel ($30,028 vs. $42,342)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Howard University are 6.5% lower than costs at Drexel University ($16,474 vs. $17,550)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Howard University than Drexel University (100% vs. 99%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Drexel University students is 57.1% larger than aid received Howard University ($33,654 vs. $21,422)
Howard vs. Drexel Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Howard or Drexel? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Drexel or Howard .
- The average SAT score at Drexel University (1214) is 109 points higher than at Howard (1105)
- Incoming Drexel students have a 4 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Howard (24)
- Accepted freshman Drexel students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Howard (3.66)
- Drexel has a higher acceptance rate (77.5%) than Howard (34.9%)
Howard vs. Drexel Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Howard 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 Howard.
- The graduation rate at Drexel is higher than Howard University (68% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from Drexel University earn on average $25,600 more per year than Howard graduates after ten years. ($77,400 vs. $51,800)
- Drexel University students graduate with a $757 lower median federal student loan debt than Howard graduates. ($26,243 vs. $27,000)
- Drexel graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Howard graduates. ($271 vs. $279)
- More Drexel graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Howard students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/