Drexel University vs Temple University

This page compares Drexel University and Temple University across admissions data, cost of attendance, and employment outcomes — plus cross-admit decision data from 26 applicants admitted to both.

Based on 26 applicants admitted to both schools, 81% chose to attend Temple University. This cross-admit data reflects real enrollment decisions from verified law school applicants on LSD.Law.

In the U.S. News rankings, Temple University is ranked #50 compared to #79 — a gap of 29 positions that often correlates with differences in employment outcomes and peer assessment scores.

There is a meaningful difference in admissions competitiveness: Temple University has a median LSAT of 165 compared to 160, a gap of 5 points. This suggests applicants to Temple University face a more competitive admissions pool.

Both schools are located in Pennsylvania — Drexel University in Philadelphia and Temple University in Philadelphia — meaning graduates often compete in the same regional legal market.

On cost, Temple University has lower tuition at $32,588 per year compared to $57,000. Combined with employment rates of 94.1% (Drexel University) and 93.8% (Temple University), prospective students should weigh the cost-to-outcome ratio carefully.

Among cross-admitted applicants, Drexel University offered a median scholarship of $135,000 compared to $84,000, a difference of $51,000 that may factor into enrollment decisions.