- Both Drexel University and Hofstra University are private.
- Drexel University is located in Philadelphia, PA and Hofstra University is located in Hempstead, NY.
- Drexel University has more expensive tuition of $60,663 than Hofstra University ($55,450).
- Hofstra University has tighter acceptance rate of 63.95% than Drexel University (79.04%).
- Drexel University has higher SAT scores of 1,330 than Hofstra University (1,280).
- Drexel University is larger with 22,344 students than Hofstra University (10,238 students).
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| #52 in National Universities #10 in Pennsylvania | Rankings | #202 in National Universities #62 in New York |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Philadelphia, PA | Location | Hempstead, NY |
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 Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Research University (very high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Doctoral/Research University |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $60,663 | Undergraduate | $55,450 |
| $37,074 | Graduate | $29,950 |
| $27,159 | Financial Aid | $28,645 |
| Admission | ||
| $50 undergraduate $65 graduate | Application Fee | $70 undergraduate $75 graduate |
| 79.04% | Acceptance Rate | 63.95% |
| 14.56% | Yield | 9.55% |
| 1,330 SAT, 29 ACT | Test Scores | 1,280 SAT, 28 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 22,344 | Total Students | 10,238 |
| 14,021 | Undergraduate | 6,110 |
| 8,323 | Graduate | 4,128 |
| 4,477 | Online Enrollment | 439 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 78% | Graduation Rate | 67% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 24% | |
| 87% | Retention Rate | 83% |
| $78,000 | Average Earning after Graduation | $59,900 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate |
| 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: 3,500) $11,998 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 | 13 to 1 |
| 1,224 Full-time 969 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 492 Full-time 672 Part-time |
| 3,882 Full-time 1,037 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 1,662 Full-time 767 Part-time |
| $105,392 for Faculties $73,967 Part-time | Average Salary | $126,616 for Faculties $85,479 Part-time |