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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. Rutgers University is a public university in New York/New Jersey Metropolitan area. The school ranks among the top 25 public schools in USA and is a member of the Association of American Universities. It currently offers more than 150+ undergraduate programs, 400+ graduate programs and 60+ study abroad programs and overall ranking by QS is #299 out of 1401 globally.
| Drexel University | Rutgers University - New Jersey | |
|---|---|---|
| Collegedunia Score | 4.9 Out of 10 | 5.3 Out of 10 |
| ranking (overall) | # 401 Times Higher Education 2026 # 711 QS World University 2026 # 351 Times Higher Education 2025 | # 301 Times Higher Education 2026 # 328 QS World University 2026 # 301 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 | # 72 for Engineering by US News 2025 # 301 for Medicine by QS World University 2025 # 351 for Law by QS World University 2025 |
| Programs | UG Programs -10 PG Programs -36 | UG Programs -146 PG Programs -99 Doctorate Programs -10 |
| Acceptance Rate | 78.0 % | 65.0 % |
| Exam Score | GMAT-570 GRE-300 IELTS-6.5 PTE-60 SAT-1160 TOEFL-90 | IELTS-6 SAT-1190 TOEFL-85 |
| 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 14506 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 15072 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 33851 Per Year |
| placement (average package) | Average salaries are listed below :
| Average annual salary is 72,000 USD. Popular recruiters are Johnson & Johnson, Lockheed Martin Corp, J.P. Morgan Chase & Co., Bristol-Myers Squibb Company. Highest paying degrees include MBA (145,000 USD); Masters (120,000 USD); Bachelor of Science (101,000 USD); Master of Science (100,000 USD). |
| 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.) | Academic transcripts; LORs; Essays; Test Scores; English proficiency scores; Resume.GPA requirements are around 3.73 for students (Grade- A-B+). |
| Campuses and B-Schools | NA | Rutgers Business School |
| CollegeDunia Reviews | 7.3/10 Read 16 reviews | 8.5/10 Read 6 reviews |
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| General Facts | Drexel University | Rutgers University - New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Type of University | University | University |
| Established | 1891 | 1766 |
| Student:Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 13:1 |
| Male:Female | 45% Male, 55% Female | 50% Male, 50% 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. | Oldest of the 3 RU campuses spread across 6 municipalities in Middlesex County; located in New Brunswick and Piscataway; Consists of 2,685 acres of 5 campuses- Busch, Cook, College Avenue, Livingston, Douglass. Located on both sides of Raritan River; offers convenient access to New York City and Philadelphia |
| Library | four physical locations; 2 million items; over 1 million visits to physical libraries; over 6,000 reference consultations. | Rutgers University Libraries (RUL) system has 26 libraries, centers and reading rooms housing 5,579,900 total print and electronic volumes. 2,648,964 In-Person Visits; 3,273,398 Online Visits; 159,368 Print Circulations; 10 million+ Circulation of Online Resources; 3,111,380 Ebook Downloads; 111,781 Video Streams. |
| 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) | 6 student centers, and 4 recreation centers; second-largest bus fleet in New Jersey; SHI Stadium; Louis Bow Athletic Center; Rutgers Ecological Preserve; Jane Voorhees Zimmerli Art Museum; RU Geology Museum; Rutgers Garden. You can indulge in a total of 750 student organizations and 100+ intramural teams and sports clubs. 4 student dining halls are available on-campus. |
| Hostel | #Housing - $4020 | #On campus - $12452 #Off campus (not with family) - $18386 #Off campus (with family) - $3013 |
| 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). | Over 500,000 alumni worldwide. Louis J. Freeh (Former Director FBI); Keith Sonnier (Artist); Betty Shannon (Mathematician); Gus Edwards (American Footballer); Charles Henry Selick (American Director); Duron Harmon (American Football safety); Selman Abraham Waksman (Inventor- discovered streptomycin) |
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