Drexel vs Temple
Side by side: Mass and confession times, faith grades, academics, cost after aid and outcomes.
ACatholic life: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.Drexel UniversityPhiladelphia, PACatholic life on campusACatholic life: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.Temple UniversityPhiladelphia, PACatholic life on campus
At a glance
- Drexel lists Mass every weekday; Temple lists Mass every weekday.
- Drexel has the higher graduation rate: 78% against 75% at Temple.
- For families earning $48,001 to $75,000, Temple has the lower price after aid: $26,534 a year, against $34,970 at Drexel.
- The average price after aid is lower at Temple: $28,198 a year, against $38,509 at Drexel.
Catholic life
Faith or Catholic life grade
ACatholic life: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
ACatholic life: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Compass Score
ACompass Score: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
ACompass Score: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Mass times
Every weekday
Every weekday
Confession times
6 times a week
Eucharistic adoration
6 times a week
Campus ministry
3 listed
4 listed
The college
Control
Private nonprofit
Public
Location
Philadelphia, PA
Philadelphia, PA
Setting
City
City
Students
21,703
30,205
Academics
Academic Excellence grade
AAcademic Excellence: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
BAcademic Excellence: Good (grade B): 70 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Admission rate
79%
80%
Average SAT
1345
ACT middle 50%
27–32
Graduation rate
78%
75%
First-year retention
90%
83%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$38,509
$28,198
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$28,055
$22,694
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$29,435
$23,431
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$34,970
$26,534
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$37,842
$29,397
Net price, over $110,000 income
$48,089
$34,947
Median debt
$25,325
$24,395
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$84,648
$63,727
The grades and the Compass Score are Catholic School Compass ratings from documented sources; each college’s page lists its sources. Cost, admission, graduation, earnings and debt are federal data. This page does not rank the two colleges.