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Overview |
Drew University | Temple | ||
| Location | Madison, NJ | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,092 | 33,196 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #391 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | drew.edu | temple.edu | ||
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Costs |
Drew University | Temple | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $43,074 | $20,211 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $43,074 | $34,684 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,402 | $15,648 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,183 | $23,935 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $31,901 | $11,575 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 88% |
Admission |
Drew University | Temple | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,855 | 38,666 | ||
| Admitted | 2,801 | 30,817 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 72.7% | 79.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.1 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 26/28 | |||
| SAT Range | 1120/1340 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Drew University | Temple | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Drew University | Temple | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,500 | $56,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Drew University | Temple | ||
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| % Men | 44% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 56% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 5% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 5% |
Students |
Drew University | Temple | ||
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| % In-State | 67% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Drew University | Temple | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Temple University is larger than than Drew University based on total student enrollment (33,196 students vs. 2,092 students)
Drew University vs. Temple Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Drew University or Temple?
- Drew University is 113.1% more expensive to attend than Temple for in-state tuition ($43,074.00 vs. $20,211.00)
- Out of state tuition is 24.2% higher at Drew University than Temple University ($43,074.00 vs. $34,684.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Temple University than Drew University ($23,935 vs. $28,183)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Temple University are 4.8% lower than costs at Drew University ($15,648 vs. $16,402)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Drew University than Temple University (99% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Drew University students is 175.6% larger than aid received Temple University ($31,901 vs. $11,575)
Drew University vs. Temple Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Drew University or Temple? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Temple or Drew University .
- Accepted freshman Temple students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at Drew University (3.1)
- Temple has a higher acceptance rate (79.7%) than Drew University (72.7%)
Drew University vs. Temple Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Drew University 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 Drew University.
- The graduation rate at Drew University is the same as at Temple University (68% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Temple University earn on average $800 more per year than Drew University graduates after ten years. ($56,300 vs. $55,500)
- Temple University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Drew University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Temple graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Drew University graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Drew University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Temple students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/