- Both University of Scranton and Drexel University are private.
- Both schools are located in Pennsylvania.
- Drexel University has more expensive tuition of $60,663 than University of Scranton ($52,309).
- University of Scranton has tighter acceptance rate of 74.79% than Drexel University (79.04%).
- Drexel University has higher SAT scores of 1,330 than University of Scranton (1,230).
- Drexel University is larger with 22,344 students than University of Scranton (4,731 students).
University of Scranton View More Rivals | Drexel University View More Rivals | |
| #9 in Pennsylvania | Rankings | #52 in National Universities #10 in Pennsylvania |
| Private, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Scranton, PA | Location | Philadelphia, PA |
| Known as | Drexel | |
| 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate 2 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Master's College and University (larger programs) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $52,309 | Undergraduate | $60,663 |
| $11,630 | Graduate | $37,074 |
| $27,952 | Financial Aid | $27,159 |
| Admission | ||
| Application Fee | $50 undergraduate $65 graduate | |
| 74.79% | Acceptance Rate | 79.04% |
| 12.14% | Yield | 14.56% |
| 1,230 SAT, 27 ACT | Test Scores | 1,330 SAT, 29 ACT |
| Student Population | ||
| 4,731 | Total Students | 22,344 |
| 3,593 | Undergraduate | 14,021 |
| 1,138 | Graduate | 8,323 |
| 433 | Online Enrollment | 4,477 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 79% | Graduation Rate | 78% |
| Transfer-out Rate | ||
| 85% | Retention Rate | 87% |
| $62,300 | Average Earning after Graduation | $78,000 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 2,590) $9,644 average annual costs | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,411) $10,629 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 12 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 9 to 1 |
| 280 Full-time 120 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 1,224 Full-time 969 Part-time |
| 892 Full-time 168 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 3,882 Full-time 1,037 Part-time |
| $93,284 for Faculties $56,134 Part-time | Average Salary | $105,392 for Faculties $73,967 Part-time |