Philadelphia University sits on a 100-acre, park-like campus just moments from Center City, according to the school's website. The university sets itself apart from other area schools by adopting an interdisciplinary approach to academics. This means blending professional studies with a liberal arts and science education. The school is home to 2,700 full- and part-time undergraduate students and over 450 graduate students. On average, class sizes are about 18 students, and the school boasts a 12-1 student-to-teacher ratio. Through 40 professional undergraduate and graduate degree programs, Philadelphia University offers students the opportunity to participate in research projects, co-op opportunities and study-abroad programs. The school's most popular majors include architecture, design, business, science, health, textiles and engineering.
Philadelphia University
4201 Henry Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19144
215-951-2700
philau.edu
Temple University was founded in 1884 as Temple College and became Temple University in 1907. The school's main campus is located north of Center City Philadelphia, with seven additional satellite campuses available throughout Pennsylvania. Temple University is home to more than 27,000 undergraduate students, 5,000 graduate students and 3,000 first professional students. The number of students choosing to live on or near campus has doubled since 2002, with nearly 10,000 students living on or near the school's main campus. Temple offers two associate's degree programs, 134 bachelor's degree programs, 121 master's degree programs, 56 doctoral programs and seven first professional degree programs. Temple encourages students to participate in study-abroad programs and operates campuses in Rome and Tokyo. Additional study-abroad programs are available in London, Beijing, Paris and Mumbai.
Temple University
1801 N. Broad Street
Philadelphia, PA 19122
215-204-7000
temple.edu
According to the Drexel website, this university differs from others through "comprehensive, integrated academics enhanced by cooperative education, technology and research opportunities." Drexel is home to more than 9,000 full-time undergraduate students, 2,200 part-time undergraduate students and 4,300 graduate students. The school offers a 14-1 student-to-teacher ratio. The university offers more than 70 undergraduate degrees. For graduate students, Drexel sets itself apart as one of fewer than 50 nationwide to be classified as doctoral and research extensive by the Carnegie Foundation. The university consistently ranks among the best technology universities in the United States, according to the school's website. Through a co-op program, students have the opportunity to work at one of more than 1,200 companies while earning their degrees, which helps them to gain a competitive advantage in the workplace.
Drexel University
3141 Chestnut St.
Philadelphia, PA 19104
215-895-2000
drexel.edu