Are Rutgers or Drexel better for internships?

For internships specifically, Drexel usually has the clearer built-in advantage because its co-op model is designed around getting students real work experience during college. Employer recruiting is deeply tied into the school, and being in Philadelphia gives students regular access to companies, hospitals, startups, and corporate offices during the academic year. If your priority is having internship or co-op experience structured into your college path, Drexel stands out.

Drexel tends to fit students who want a career-focused experience from the start and are comfortable with a faster, more work-oriented rhythm. The co-op system means many students graduate with substantial resume experience, not just one summer internship. That can make the search process feel more organized, since the school has established employer relationships and a culture where work experience is expected, not optional.

Rutgers makes more sense for students who want a broader, more traditional university experience and are willing to be a bit more self-directed about internships. Rutgers has strong access to New Jersey and New York area employers, plus a very large alumni network and a wide range of majors, especially in fields like business, engineering, health, and public policy. Students absolutely do get internships there, but the process is usually less built into the curriculum than it is at Drexel.

Rutgers can be especially appealing if you want flexibility to explore different interests, take advantage of a big research university, or keep costs lower if you are in-state. But for the narrow question of which school does more to help students actually land internships while enrolled, Drexel has the stronger infrastructure. Rutgers offers access and scale; Drexel offers a more direct pipeline.