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Overview |
Saint Anselm College | Drexel | ||
| Location | Manchester, NH | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 1,977 | 22,344 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #218 | #124 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | anselm.edu | drexel.edu | ||
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Costs |
Saint Anselm College | Drexel | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,940 | $56,595 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,940 | $56,595 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,000 | $16,980 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $35,080 | $39,267 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,936 | $33,861 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 100% |
Admission |
Saint Anselm College | Drexel | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,514 | 37,040 | ||
| Admitted | 2,892 | 29,487 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.3% | 79.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.3% | 10% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 26/30 | 27/32 | ||
| SAT Range | 1120/1290 | 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 1, 2024 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
Saint Anselm College | Drexel | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Saint Anselm College | Drexel | ||
| Graduation Rate | 73% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $60,100 | $77,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,243 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $271 |
Diversity |
Saint Anselm College | Drexel | ||
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| % Men | 40% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 60% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 83% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 2% |
Students |
Saint Anselm College | Drexel | ||
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| % In-State | 19% | 44% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 80% | 47% | ||
Campus |
Saint Anselm College | 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 Saint Anselm College based on total student enrollment (22,344 students vs. 1,977 students)
Saint Anselm College vs. Drexel Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Saint Anselm College or Drexel?
- Drexel University is 28.8% more expensive to attend than Saint Anselm College for in-state tuition ($56,595.00 vs. $43,940.00)
- Out of state tuition is 28.8% higher at Drexel than Saint Anselm College ($56,595.00 vs. $43,940.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Saint Anselm College than Drexel ($35,080 vs. $39,267)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Anselm College are 6.1% lower than costs at Drexel University ($16,000 vs. $16,980)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at Saint Anselm College as Drexel University (100% vs. 100%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Drexel University students is 21.2% larger than aid received Saint Anselm College ($33,861 vs. $27,936)
Saint Anselm College vs. Drexel Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Saint Anselm College or Drexel? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Drexel or Saint Anselm College .
- Accepted freshman Drexel students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Saint Anselm College (3.39)
- Saint Anselm College has a higher acceptance rate (82.3%) than Drexel (79.6%)
Saint Anselm College vs. Drexel Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Saint Anselm College 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 Saint Anselm College.
- The graduation rate at Saint Anselm College is higher than Drexel University (73% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Drexel University earn on average $17,300 more per year than Saint Anselm College graduates after ten years. ($77,400 vs. $60,100)
- Drexel University students graduate with a $757 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Anselm College graduates. ($26,243 vs. $27,000)
- Drexel graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Anselm College graduates. ($271 vs. $279)
- More Saint Anselm College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Drexel students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/