Top Student Destinations in Philly–According to the Data
With the 2015–2016 school year coming to a close, it got us wondering: how did college students spend the school year in Philly? Late night cheesesteak runs? Exploring the city? Well, we ran the numbers, and the results may surprise you (or at least your parents).
It looks like students are taking advantage of Uber’s convenience to hit that snooze button one last time before class. 1 in 3 rides end at an academic hall on campus.
As for those off-campus excursions—and seniors itching to discover the city’s nightlife before they head out into the real world—we dug into our data to see which parts of Philadelphia upperclassmen were exploring.
Check out the top 5 non-academic destinations for the 2015-2016 school year.
1. DREXEL, Shake Shack
photo via Shake Shack
Nearly half of all Drexel rides are to the dorms, more than any other Philly university. But one thing’s clear: when students aren’t heading back for some well deserved Z’s, they crave one of the city’s best burgers.
2. THE IVY LEAGUE, City Tap House
photo via Visit Philly
The city’s Ivy League representative is hungry. More than 30% of their rides end at a restaurant. Boasting American eats and live music, City Tap’s outdoor oasis is the perfect place to spend an afternoon.
3. TEMPLE, Frankford Hall
photo via Drink Nation
Temple students take more than 75% of their trips to class or back to their dorms. Talk about campus pride! On the rare occasion you spot an Owl off-campus, you may find them at their favorite outdoor venue—Frankford Hall.
4. ST. JOE’S, Mad River
photo via Mad River
St. Joe’s students take more than 50% of their rides to Manayunk, making them the most social campus of the bunch. With both live music and DJ’s, Mad River takes the Hawks’ top spot.
5. VILLANOVA, Erin Pub
Nova students love their National Champs–more than half of campus rides end at the Pavilion. When it comes time to celebrate, their number one choice is Erin Pub.
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