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Overview |
Assumption College | Temple | ||
| Location | Worcester, MA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,059 | 33,196 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Roman Catholic | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | assumption.edu | temple.edu | ||
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Costs |
Assumption College | Temple | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $46,680 | $20,211 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $46,680 | $34,684 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,562 | $15,648 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,911 | $23,935 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $32,492 | $11,575 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 88% |
Admission |
Assumption College | Temple | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,035 | 38,666 | ||
| Admitted | 3,321 | 30,817 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.3% | 79.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.1% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.45 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| 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 15, 2024 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Assumption College | Temple | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Assumption College | Temple | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,800 | $56,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 84% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Assumption College | Temple | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 71% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 11% | 5% |
Students |
Assumption College | Temple | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Assumption College | Temple | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Temple University is larger than than Assumption College based on total student enrollment (33,196 students vs. 2,059 students)
Assumption College vs. Temple Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Assumption College or Temple?
- Assumption College is 131% more expensive to attend than Temple for in-state tuition ($46,680.00 vs. $20,211.00)
- Out of state tuition is 34.6% higher at Assumption College than Temple University ($46,680.00 vs. $34,684.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Temple University than Assumption College ($23,935 vs. $28,911)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Assumption College are 7.5% lower than costs at Temple University ($14,562 vs. $15,648)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Assumption College than Temple University (100% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Assumption College students is 180.7% larger than aid received Temple University ($32,492 vs. $11,575)
Assumption College vs. Temple Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Assumption College or Temple? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Temple or Assumption College .
- Accepted freshman Temple students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at Assumption College (3.45)
- Assumption College has a higher acceptance rate (82.3%) than Temple (79.7%)
Assumption College vs. Temple Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Assumption College 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 Assumption College.
- The graduation rate at Temple is higher than Assumption College (68% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Assumption College earn on average $1,500 more per year than Temple graduates after ten years. ($57,800 vs. $56,300)
- Temple University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Assumption College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Temple graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Assumption College graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Assumption College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Temple students, three years after graduation. (84% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/