Drexel University is a private research university in Philadelphia, provides an array of courses for international students including over 135 graduate programs and over 165 undergradute programs through 15 schools and colleges. Northeastern University comprises 9 colleges and is home to 22,000+ students (including 12,000 international students) across 318 undergraduate and 259 graduate programs.A lot of scope and resources available for research, aided by academic assistance and professional training and it is ranked at #388 in the QS World University Rankings, 2023
| Drexel University | Northeastern University | |
|---|---|---|
| Collegedunia Score | 4.9 Out of 10 | - |
| ranking (overall) | # 401 Times Higher Education 2026 # 711 QS World University 2026 # 351 Times Higher Education 2025 | # 201 Times Higher Education 2026 # 384 QS World University 2026 # 201 Times Higher Education 2025 |
| Subject Strength | # 74 for Engineering by US News 2025 # 301 for Medicine by QS World University 2025 # 79 for Law by US News 2025 | # 34 for Engineering by US News 2025 # 389 for Medicine by QS World University 2024 # 68 for Law by US News 2025 |
| Programs | UG Programs -10 PG Programs -36 | UG Programs -90 PG Programs -92 |
| Acceptance Rate | 78.0 % | 5.6 % |
| Exam Score | GMAT-570 GRE-300 IELTS-6.5 PTE-60 SAT-1160 TOEFL-90 | Duolingo-105 IELTS-6.5 PTE-53 TOEFL-79 |
| Cost to Study | Average Tuition Fees 35912 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 30195 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 6485 Per Year | Average Tuition Fees 19700 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 48000 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 21000 Per Year |
| placement (average package) | Average salaries are listed below :
| Graduate employability rankings: #201-250
Some of the top recruiters are Amazon, iRobot, Morgan Stanley, EY, Bose, Blackstone group, Wellington Management etc |
| application requirements | Academic transcripts; 2-3 LORs; Personal Statement/ Essays; Resume; Standardized test scores; Proof of English language proficiency; Additional requirements (research papers, work experience, etc.) | LOR- 2 or 3 letters of recommendation, SOP- yes, GPA- 3.5 (89% or more). |
| CollegeDunia Reviews | 7.3/10 Read 16 reviews | 7.5/10 Read 51 reviews |
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| General Facts | Drexel University | Northeastern University |
|---|---|---|
| Type of University | University | University |
| Established | 1891 | 1898 |
| Student:Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 16:1 |
| Male:Female | 45% Male, 55% Female | 44% Male, 0% Female |
| Location Facts | Three Philadelphia campuses and other regional sites; spreads across over 96 acres of lush green land; University City Campus (main campus)- located west of one of the nation’s most dynamic transportation hubs, 30th Street Station. | The campus is located near to Museum of Fine Arts and Symphony Hall. It is situated in the heart of Boston and is filled with greenery. Northeastern University lies in the neighborhood of Huntington Avenue. |
| Library | four physical locations; 2 million items; over 1 million visits to physical libraries; over 6,000 reference consultations. | More than 50,000 printed books, 861,676 ebooks, 100,887 licenced e-journals, and 116,739 streaming audio and visual titles.The professional research available is accessible to public (open). |
| Campus Life | Over 300 student clubs and organizations; 30+ fraternities and sororities; 33 club sports teams; International Students and Scholars Services (ISSS); counseling centers for health and fitness; Recreational facilities- Buckley Green, Buckley Recreational Field, Daskalakis Athletic Center, Recreation Center, Tennis Courts, Vidas Athletic Complex, etc.; WKDU (student-run FM radio station); The Triangle (University newspaper) | 32 intramural sports, 18 varsity sports, and 43 club sports. Additionally, campus offers Fall Fest, Afro Flow Yoga workshop, Field hockey, volleyball, soccer games, Night at the student center, and First pages. |
| Hostel | #Housing - $4020 | #Housing Allowance - $16200 |
| Famous Alumni | Norman Joseph Woodland (Inventor of barcode); Paul Baran (American-Polish engineer, inventor of packet switching); Malik Rose (American basketball player); Susan Seidelman (American film director); Alassane Ouattara (President of the Ivory Coast); Paul W. Richards (American engineer, former NASA astronaut); Violet Oakley (American artist); Katherine McNamara (American actress); Harry S. Sidhu (Mayor of Anaheim since 2018). | Shawn Fanning (Computer programmer), Wendy Williams (TV host), Reggie Lewis (basketball player), Jane Curtin (actress), James Franklin Jeffrey (American Diplomat), Jeff Clarke (Executive Chairman of FTD), Albert Sacco (Dean Whitacre College of Engineering), Yale Patt (professor), Mo Cowan (former US Senator). |
| City Life | Philadelphia- top ten largest metropolitan areas; referred to as "the city of neighborhoods"; 6th most populated cities in USA; home to 5 Fortune 1000 companies; birthplace of the United States Marine Corps; Popular tourist attractions- Independence National Historical Park, Liberty Bell Pavilion, Independence Hall, Philadelphia Museum of Arts, Reading Terminal Market, etc.; Unemployment rate- 4.1% | With a huge student community, the population diversity is vast and lies within the same braoder age group. The city offers a great nightlif with gastropubs, live music, and cocktail bars. Boston’s cosmopolitan excitement is bus-ride away. Average salaries offered within the state are up to 97,5000 USD |
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