<p>I know zilch about Drexel except where it is so I looked up the ASEE profile. (Go to asee.org and to publications home and then search the profiles.) Drexel gets substantial research funding, but less than BU, across the board. In terms of total dollars, they are similar. You can see the allocations are different - BU gets a ton of biomed money - but both get substantial funding in computer & electrical engineering.</p>
<p>I would not worry about the difference between Boston and Philly. We’re talking 2 east coast cities with similar climates and similar histories. Philly is larger but has more poverty issues. Both schools are located near the center. </p>
<p>If we’re talking southern California or Georgia winters versus the east coast that would be a different matter.</p>