Temple University is a public state-related research university in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Drexel University is a private research university with its main campus in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
| Temple University | Drexel University | |
|---|---|---|
| Collegedunia Score | 4.9 Out of 10 | 4.9 Out of 10 |
| ranking (overall) | # 89 US News 2024 # 351 Times Higher Education 2024 # 721 QS World University 2024 | # 98 US News 2024 # 301 Times Higher Education 2024 # 601 QS World University 2024 |
| Subject Strength | # 157 for Engineering by US News 2024 # 71 for Medicine by US News 2024 # 54 for Law by US News 2024 | # 97 for Engineering by US News 2024 # 88 for Medicine by US News 2024 # 80 for Law by US News 2024 |
| Programs | UG Programs -118 PG Programs -64 Doctorate Programs -1 | UG Programs -10 PG Programs -36 |
| Acceptance Rate | 52.2 % | 83.0 % |
| Exam Score | GMAT-575 IELTS-6.5 TOEFL-79 | GMAT-570 GRE updated-300 IELTS-6.5 SAT-1160 TOEFL-90 |
| Cost to Study | Average Tuition Fees 33792 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 47010 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 26866 Per Year | Average Tuition Fees 35912 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 30195 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 14685 Per Year |
| placement (average package) | Annual ROI: 6.6%; Average Annual Salary: 65,188 USD; Highest paying degree are MS: 172,000 USD; Executive MBA: 126,000 USD; MBA: 100,000 USD; BBA: 98,000 USD; Students are hired in human resources, executive management, sales and business development, insurance, and finance sectors. | Graduate Employability Rankings- #131-140 (QS 2020); Average salary: 75,821 USD; Top recruiters: Lockheed Martin Corp, Drexel University, Comcast Cable Inc., The Boeing Company, The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP); Highest paying degrees: MBA (102,000 USD), PhD (97,000 USD), Masters in Science (82,000 USD). |
| application requirements | 3 years of work experience in IT for admission in MS in Computer Science without GRE/GMAT; Statement of purpose, essays, portfolio | Academic transcripts; 2-3 LORs; Personal Statement/ Essays; Resume; Standardized test scores; Proof of English language proficiency; Additional requirements (research papers, work experience, etc.) |
| CollegeDunia Reviews | 7.2/10 Read 8 reviews | 7.1/10 Read 10 reviews |
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| General Facts | Temple University | Drexel University |
|---|---|---|
| Type of University | University | University |
| Established | 1884 | 1891 |
| Student:Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 9:1 |
| Male:Female | 50% Male, 50% Female | 45% Male, 55% Female |
| Location Facts | University has six campuses in Pennsylvania and two campuses outside USA in Rome and Japan; Main Campus, Health Sciences Campus, and Center City is in North Philadelphia; other campuses are in Ambler and Harrisburg | 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. |
| Library | 3 libraries: Main, Law and Health Sciences Center Library; Titles: 4,266,699; Volumes (print and electronic): 5,000,649; Electronic books: 1,888,169; Databases: 709; Total expenditure: 24,614,082 USD (as of June 30, 2019) | four physical locations; 2 million items; over 1 million visits to physical libraries; over 6,000 reference consultations. |
| Campus Life | More than 100 on-campus clubs and organizations related to various fields such as educational, artistic, cultural, political, etc; University’s own newspaper, yearbook and radio station for students interested in the field of communication; Liacouras Center for extra-curricular activities such as sports, concerts, etc; University also has a theatre | 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) |
| Hostel | #On Campus - $10082 #On campus - $8392 #On Campus - $8392 | #On campus - $9000 |
| Famous Alumni | Bill Cosby (standup comedian, actor, author); Aaron Shikler (presidential portrait painter); Bob Saget (standup comedian, actor, television host and author); Jai Gulati (CEO of Systel); Ben Bova (science fiction author); Daryl Hall (singer); John Oates (singer); Irvin Kershner (director, actor and producer); Diplo (DJ and songwriter); | 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). |
| City Life | Philadelphia was the 6th most populated city of USA as per 2019; it is the largest city of Pennsylvania; City is famous for cheesesteaks and its Italian Market is the world’s oldest and largest outdoor market; Economy is majorly dependant on the manufacturing of ships, iron, chemicals, lumber, oil, textiles, glass, steel, and coal; Unemployment rate was 7.1% in March 2020 | 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- 4.7% (March 2019). |
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