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Overview |
Temple | LGCNHS | ||
| Location | Philadelphia, PA | Lancaster, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 33,196 | 1,775 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | temple.edu | studentaidcalculator.com | ||
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Costs |
Temple | LGCNHS | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $20,211 | $30,408 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,684 | $30,408 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,648 | $11,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,935 | $33,047 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,575 | $6,133 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 50% |
Admission |
Temple | LGCNHS | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 38,666 | 593 | ||
| Admitted | 30,817 | 271 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.7% | 45.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 35.8% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | ||||
| SAT Range | 1050/1220 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Temple | LGCNHS | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Temple | LGCNHS | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,300 | $51,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 70% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $18,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $191 |
Diversity |
Temple | LGCNHS | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 12% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 88% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 80% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 5% |
Students |
Temple | LGCNHS | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 98% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 2% | ||
Campus |
Temple | LGCNHS | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Temple University is larger than than LGCNHS based on total student enrollment (33,196 students vs. 1,775 students)
Temple vs. LGCNHS Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Temple or LGCNHS?
- Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences is 50.5% more expensive to attend than Temple for in-state tuition ($30,408.00 vs. $20,211.00)
- Out of state tuition is 14.1% higher at Temple than Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences ($34,684.00 vs. $30,408.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Temple University than LGCNHS ($23,935 vs. $33,047)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences are 42.3% lower than costs at Temple University ($11,000 vs. $15,648)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Temple University than Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences (88% vs. 50%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Temple University students is 88.7% larger than aid received Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences ($11,575 vs. $6,133)
Temple vs. LGCNHS Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Temple or LGCNHS? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between LGCNHS or Temple .
- Temple has a higher acceptance rate (79.7%) than LGCNHS (45.7%)
Temple vs. LGCNHS Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Temple or LGCNHS? 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 LGCNHS and Temple.
- Graduates from Temple University earn on average $5,000 more per year than LGCNHS graduates after ten years. ($56,300 vs. $51,300)
- Pennsylvania College of Health Sciences students graduate with a $7,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Temple graduates. ($18,500 vs. $26,000)
- LGCNHS graduates are paying $77 less per month on federal student loans than Temple graduates. ($191 vs. $268)
- More LGCNHS 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/