- Both Drexel University and Elon University are private.
- Drexel University is located in Philadelphia, PA and Elon University is located in Elon, NC.
- Drexel University has more expensive tuition of $60,663 than Elon University ($44,536).
- Elon University has tighter acceptance rate of 66.53% than Drexel University (79.04%).
- Drexel University has higher SAT scores of 1,330 than Elon University (1,260).
- Drexel University is larger with 22,344 students than Elon University (7,123 students).
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| #52 in National Universities #10 in Pennsylvania | Rankings | #6 in North Carolina |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Philadelphia, PA | Location | Elon, NC |
Drexel| Known as | | |
| 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Research University (very high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Doctoral/Research University |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $60,663 | Undergraduate | $44,536 |
| $37,074 | Graduate | $20,574 |
| $27,159 | Financial Aid | $15,222 |
| Admission | ||
| $50 undergraduate $65 graduate | Application Fee | $60 undergraduate $60 graduate |
| 79.04% | Acceptance Rate | 66.53% |
| 14.56% | Yield | 24.57% |
| 1,330 SAT, 29 ACT | Test Scores | 1,260 SAT, 28 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 22,344 | Total Students | 7,123 |
| 14,021 | Undergraduate | 6,337 |
| 8,323 | Graduate | 786 |
| 4,477 | Online Enrollment | |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 78% | Graduation Rate | 83% |
| Transfer-out Rate | ||
| 87% | Retention Rate | 90% |
| $78,000 | Average Earning after Graduation | $58,700 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Course (may not Degree Program) Offered for Undergraduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,411) $10,629 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 4,096) $6,818 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 9 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 11 to 1 |
| 1,224 Full-time 969 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 447 Full-time 135 Part-time |
| 3,882 Full-time 1,037 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 1,370 Full-time 220 Part-time |
| $105,392 for Faculties $73,967 Part-time | Average Salary | $85,252 for Faculties $66,329 Part-time |