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Overview |
Excelsior University | Temple | ||
| Location | Albany, NY | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 15,833 | 33,196 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | excelsior.edu | temple.edu | ||
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Costs |
Excelsior University | Temple | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $0 | $20,211 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $0 | $34,684 | ||
| Room & Board | $0 | $15,648 | ||
| Avg Net Price | - | $23,935 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $0 | $11,575 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 0% | 88% |
Admission |
Excelsior University | Temple | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 38,666 | ||
| Admitted | - | 30,817 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 79.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Excelsior University | Temple | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Excelsior University | Temple | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | N/A | $56,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,870 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $112 | $268 |
Diversity |
Excelsior University | Temple | ||
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| % Men | 52% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 48% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 58% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 22% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Excelsior University | Temple | ||
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| % In-State | 29% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 63% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Excelsior University | Temple | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Temple University is larger than than Excelsior University based on total student enrollment (33,196 students vs. 15,833 students)
Excelsior University vs. Temple Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Excelsior University or Temple?
- Temple University is ?% more expensive to attend than Excelsior University for in-state tuition ($20,211.00 vs. $0.00)
- Out of state tuition is ?% higher at Temple than Excelsior University ($34,684.00 vs. $0.00)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Temple University than Excelsior University (88% vs. 0%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Temple University students is ?% larger than aid received Excelsior University ($11,575 vs. $0)
Which college is harder to get into, Excelsior University or Temple? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Temple or Excelsior University .
Excelsior University vs. Temple Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Excelsior University 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 Excelsior University.
- Excelsior University students graduate with a $15,130 lower median federal student loan debt than Temple graduates. ($10,870 vs. $26,000)
- Excelsior University graduates are paying $156 less per month on federal student loans than Temple graduates. ($112 vs. $268)
- More Temple graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Excelsior University students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/