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Overview |
Drexel | Temple | ||
| Location | Philadelphia, PA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 21,703 | 30,205 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #109 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | drexel.edu | temple.edu | ||
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Costs |
Drexel | Temple | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $58,293 | $21,114 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $58,293 | $36,494 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,550 | $16,968 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $42,342 | $29,641 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $33,654 | $11,891 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 89% |
Admission |
Drexel | Temple | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 40,204 | 36,399 | ||
| Admitted | 31,171 | 30,181 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 77.5% | 82.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.2% | 12.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 27/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1230/1430 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 15, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Drexel | Temple | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $77,400 | $56,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 77% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,243 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $271 | $268 |
Diversity |
Drexel | Temple | ||
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| % Men | 14% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 23% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 54% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 13% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Drexel | Temple | ||
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| % In-State | 48% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Drexel | Temple | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Temple University is larger than than Drexel based on total student enrollment (30,205 students vs. 21,703 students)
Drexel vs. Temple Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Drexel or Temple?
- Drexel University is 176.1% more expensive to attend than Temple for in-state tuition ($58,293.00 vs. $21,114.00)
- Out of state tuition is 59.7% higher at Drexel than Temple University ($58,293.00 vs. $36,494.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Temple University than Drexel ($29,641 vs. $42,342)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Temple University are 3.4% lower than costs at Drexel University ($16,968 vs. $17,550)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Drexel University than Temple University (99% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Drexel University students is 183% larger than aid received Temple University ($33,654 vs. $11,891)
Drexel vs. Temple Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Drexel or Temple? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Temple or Drexel .
- Accepted freshman Drexel students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Temple (3.46)
- Temple has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than Drexel (77.5%)
Drexel vs. Temple Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Drexel or Temple? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between Temple and Drexel.
- The graduation rate at Drexel is the same as at Temple University (68% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Drexel University earn on average $21,100 more per year than Temple graduates after ten years. ($77,400 vs. $56,300)
- Temple University students graduate with a $243 lower median federal student loan debt than Drexel graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,243)
- Temple graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Drexel graduates. ($268 vs. $271)
- More Drexel graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Temple students, three years after graduation. (77% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/