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Overview |
Syracuse | Drexel | ||
| Location | Syracuse, NY | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 22,948 | 21,703 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #160 | #109 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | syr.edu | drexel.edu | ||
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Costs |
Syracuse | Drexel | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $61,310 | $58,293 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $61,310 | $58,293 | ||
| Room & Board | $18,444 | $17,550 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $51,520 | $42,342 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $29,110 | $33,654 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 99% |
Admission |
Syracuse | Drexel | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 42,089 | 40,204 | ||
| Admitted | 17,545 | 31,171 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 41.7% | 77.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 20.9% | 9.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.69 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 28/32 | 27/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1260/1430 | 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 1, 2025 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
Syracuse | Drexel | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Syracuse | Drexel | ||
| Graduation Rate | 80% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $65,900 | $77,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 80% | 77% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,243 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $271 |
Diversity |
Syracuse | Drexel | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 14% | ||
| % Women | 17% | 23% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 55% | 54% | ||
| % Black | 8% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 12% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Syracuse | Drexel | ||
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| % In-State | 32% | 48% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 57% | 44% | ||
Campus |
Syracuse | Drexel | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Syracuse University is larger than than Drexel based on total student enrollment (22,948 students vs. 21,703 students)
Syracuse vs. Drexel Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Syracuse or Drexel?
- Syracuse University is 5.2% more expensive to attend than Drexel for in-state tuition ($61,310.00 vs. $58,293.00)
- Out of state tuition is 5.2% higher at Syracuse than Drexel University ($61,310.00 vs. $58,293.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Drexel University than Syracuse ($42,342 vs. $51,520)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Drexel University are 5.1% lower than costs at Syracuse University ($17,550 vs. $18,444)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Drexel University than Syracuse University (99% vs. 82%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Drexel University students is 15.6% larger than aid received Syracuse University ($33,654 vs. $29,110)
Syracuse vs. Drexel Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Syracuse or Drexel? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Drexel or Syracuse .
- The average SAT score at Drexel University (1214) is 19 points higher than at Syracuse (1195)
- Incoming Drexel students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Syracuse (27)
- Accepted freshman Syracuse students have a 0.02 point higher average high school GPA (3.69) than students at Drexel (3.67)
- Drexel has a higher acceptance rate (77.5%) than Syracuse (41.7%)
Syracuse vs. Drexel Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Syracuse 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 Syracuse.
- The graduation rate at Syracuse is higher than Drexel University (80% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Drexel University earn on average $11,500 more per year than Syracuse graduates after ten years. ($77,400 vs. $65,900)
- Drexel University students graduate with a $757 lower median federal student loan debt than Syracuse graduates. ($26,243 vs. $27,000)
- Drexel graduates are paying $8 less per month on federal student loans than Syracuse graduates. ($271 vs. $279)
- More Syracuse graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Drexel students, three years after graduation. (80% vs. 77%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/