Drexel University vs Syracuse University

Drexel University and Syracuse University, both esteemed institutions of higher learning, offer distinct educational experiences. Drexel, located in the vibrant city of Philadelphia, boasts a higher acceptance rate, making it a more accessible option for aspiring students. In contrast, Syracuse, nestled in the heart of New York, attracts a more diverse student body, fostering a rich and inclusive campus culture. While Drexel emphasizes experiential learning through its renowned co-op program, Syracuse excels in the liberal arts and sciences, offering a comprehensive curriculum that nurtures critical thinking and intellectual curiosity. Explore our detailed comparison table to discover more about these universities' unique strengths, including popular majors, graduation rates, and additional factors that may influence your decision.

	Drexel University	Syracuse University
Overview
Location	Philadelphia, Pennsylvania	Syracuse, New York
Campus setting	City: Large	City: Midsize
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Private (Non Profit)	Private (Non Profit)
Calendar system	Quarter	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	90.0%	90.0%
Common app member	Yes	Yes
Religious affiliation

Admission
Acceptance rate	82.6%	59.2%
Application fees	Undergraduate: $50 Graduate: $65	Undergraduate: $85 Graduate: $75
SAT range	1210 - 1410	1220 - 1400
ACT range	26 - 32	27 - 32
Students submitting SAT score	37.0%	25.0%
Students submitting ACT score	9.0%	13.0%
Total number of applicants	34,519	39,682
Total number of admissions given out	28,522	23,489
Admitted students who chose to enroll	2,854	3,765
Yield rate	10.0%	16.0%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Required	Not required
Recommendation letters	Required	Required
High school transcript	Not required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Required	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$77,478	$77,896
Average net price	$26,076	$43,545
Tuition	$54,766	$55,920
Room & board	Room/dormitory: $10,320 Meal plan: $6,168	Room/dormitory: $9,075 Meal plan: $7,820
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Prepaid tuition plan Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	100.0% Average amount $33,241	86.0% Average amount $31,590
Students receiving federal student loan	61.0% Average amount $5,326	37.0% Average amount $5,350
Students taking out private loans	11.0% Average amount $25,237	7.0% Average amount $26,377

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	14,413 Men 51.2% Women 48.8%	14,778 Men 45.4% Women 54.6%
Graduate students	8,803 Men 36.1% Women 63.9%	6,994 Men 48.0% Women 52.0%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Moderate	Low
Out-of-state students	50.5%	67.2%
International students	9.2%	16.9%
Campus local/setting	City: Large	City: Midsize
Dormitory capacity	3,667	8,291
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	Pennsylvania New Jersey New York Maryland California	New York New Jersey Mississippi California Pennsylvania

Academics
Popular study areas	Health Professions Engineering Business Computer and Information Science Biological and Biomedical Sciences	Business Computer and Information Science Engineering Communication and Journalism Public Administration and Social Service
Students to faculty ratio	10:1	14:1
Institutional accreditation	Middle States Commission on Higher Education	Middle States Commission on Higher Education

Outcome
Graduation rate	78.2%	82.4%
Dropout rate	21.1%	17.0%
Transferred out	N/A	N/A
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $106,513 Year 2: $101,964 Year 3: $119,120 Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $103,960 Year 2: $111,501 Year 3: $117,719 Business/Commerce, General (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $95,740 Year 2: $97,737 Year 3: $113,456 Engineering-Related Fields (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $86,372 Year 2: $99,516 Year 3: $111,283 Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $101,146 Year 2: $102,258 Year 3: $105,288 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $89,747 Year 2: $82,440 Year 3: $103,890 Computer Science (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $122,646 Year 2: $88,448 Year 3: $103,671 Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $85,245 Year 2: $95,473 Year 3: $99,676 Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $95,985 Year 2: $93,520 Year 3: $96,267 Educational Administration and Supervision (Doctoral Degrees) Year 1: $88,020 Year 2: $92,632 Year 3: $95,367	Information Science/Studies (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $78,789 Year 2: $88,195 Year 3: $94,942 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $98,396 Year 2: $77,966 Year 3: $88,763 Mechanical Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $63,925 Year 2: $66,989 Year 3: $82,179 Finance and Financial Management Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $68,264 Year 2: $64,087 Year 3: $79,186 Civil Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $60,439 Year 2: $66,653 Year 3: $79,132 Accounting and Related Services (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $65,871 Year 2: $62,343 Year 3: $77,924 Business/Managerial Economics (Master's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $62,674 Year 3: $77,843 Information Science/Studies (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $60,673 Year 2: $67,101 Year 3: $76,227 Law (First Professional Degrees) Year 1: $59,689 Year 2: $56,776 Year 3: $74,295 Accounting and Related Services (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $64,229 Year 2: $61,303 Year 3: $73,883

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