Drexel vs. Penn State Wilkes-Barre

Both Drexel University and Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre are 4 years schools located in Pennsylvania. The following statements compare Drexel University and Pennsylvania State University-Penn State Wilkes-Barre with important academic statistics including tuition, test scores, and admission rate.
  • Drexel's tuition ($60,663) is more expensive than Penn State Wilkes-Barre ($23,750).
  • Drexel's acceptance rate (79.61%) is lower than Penn State Wilkes-Barre (95.25%).
  • Penn State Wilkes-Barre has higher yield (20.42%) than Drexel (9.95%).
  • Drexel's SAT score (1,330) is higher than Penn State Wilkes-Barre (1,190).
  • Drexel's students to faculty ratio (9 to 1) is lower than Penn State Wilkes-Barre (10 to 1).
  • Drexel (22,344 students) is larger than Penn State Wilkes-Barre (368 students) with more enrolled students.
  • Drexel ($27,159) has higher amount of financial aid than Penn State Wilkes-Barre ($10,982).
  • Drexel's graduation rate (78%) is higher than Penn State Wilkes-Barre (20%).
Drexel University

Drexel University

Private, 4 years • Philadelphia, PA #52 National Universities, #10 in Pennsylvania more rivals
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Bachelor's
Post-Graduate Certificate
Master's
Doctorate
Tuition & Fees
$60,663
Financial Aid
$27,159
Test Scores
1,330 SAT
29 ACT
Admission
79.61% Acceptance Rate
9.95% Yield
Enrollment
14,021 Undergraduate
8,323 Graduate
4,477 Online Students
Graduation Rate
78% Graduation Rate
87% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
9 to 1 Students to Faculty
1,224 Faculties (full-time)
3,882 Staffs (full-time)
$105,392 Faculty Salary
$73,967 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening College
Teacher Certificate
Campus Living
Campus Housing Offered
-$10,629 annual charge
-3,411 capacity
Offered Degrees
Certificate Programs
Associate
Bachelor's
Tuition & Fees
$14,258 In-State
$23,750 out-of-state
Financial Aid
$10,982
Test Scores
1,190 SAT
Admission
95.25% Acceptance Rate
20.42% Yield
Enrollment
363 Undergraduate
5 Graduate
4 Online Students
Graduation Rate
20% Graduation Rate
41% Transfer-out Rate
86% Retention Rate
Faculty & Staff
10 to 1 Students to Faculty
33 Faculties (full-time)
92 Staffs (full-time)
$75,664 Faculty Salary
$53,769 Staff Salary
Learning Opportunities
ROTC
Study Abroad
Campus Living
Graduation
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