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Overview |
Penn State York | Temple | ||
| Location | York, PA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 718 | 33,196 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | psu.edu | temple.edu | ||
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Costs |
Penn State York | Temple | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $14,624 | $20,211 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $24,318 | $34,684 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,984 | $15,648 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,910 | $23,935 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,440 | $11,575 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 84% | 88% |
Admission |
Penn State York | Temple | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,005 | 38,666 | ||
| Admitted | 1,862 | 30,817 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 92.9% | 79.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 10.3% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 1090/1300 | |||
| 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 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Penn State York | Temple | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 11:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Penn State York | Temple | ||
| Graduation Rate | 45% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $55,300 | $56,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,818 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $277 | $268 |
Diversity |
Penn State York | Temple | ||
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| % Men | 64% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 36% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 63% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 15% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 5% |
Students |
Penn State York | Temple | ||
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| % In-State | 81% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 17% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Penn State York | Temple | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Temple University is larger than than Penn State York based on total student enrollment (33,196 students vs. 718 students)
Penn State York vs. Temple Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Penn State York or Temple?
- Temple University is 38.2% more expensive to attend than Penn State York for in-state tuition ($20,211.00 vs. $14,624.00)
- Out of state tuition is 42.6% higher at Temple than Penn State York ($34,684.00 vs. $24,318.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Penn State York than Temple ($18,910 vs. $23,935)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Penn State York are 20.5% lower than costs at Temple University ($12,984 vs. $15,648)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Temple University than Penn State York (88% vs. 84%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Temple University students is 37.1% larger than aid received Penn State York ($11,575 vs. $8,440)
Penn State York vs. Temple Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Penn State York or Temple? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Temple or Penn State York .
- Penn State York has a higher acceptance rate (92.9%) than Temple (79.7%)
Penn State York vs. Temple Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Penn State York 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 Penn State York.
- The graduation rate at Temple is higher than Penn State York (68% vs. 45%)
- Graduates from Temple University earn on average $1,000 more per year than Penn State York graduates after ten years. ($56,300 vs. $55,300)
- Temple University students graduate with a $818 lower median federal student loan debt than Penn State York graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,818)
- Temple graduates are paying $9 less per month on federal student loans than Penn State York graduates. ($268 vs. $277)
- More Temple graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Penn State York students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/