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Overview |
Temple | IU | ||
| Location | Philadelphia, PA | Bloomington, IN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 33,196 | 47,005 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #200 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | temple.edu | iub.edu | ||
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Costs |
Temple | IU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $20,211 | $10,012 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,684 | $37,685 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,648 | $12,228 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,935 | $16,234 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,575 | $10,336 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 74% |
Admission |
Temple | IU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 38,666 | 50,080 | ||
| Admitted | 30,817 | 41,272 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.7% | 82.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 23.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.74 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Very High | ||
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| ACT Range | 27/32 | |||
| SAT Range | 1180/1400 | |||
| 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 |
Academics |
Temple | IU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Temple | IU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 72% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,300 | $56,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 72% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $22,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $232 |
Diversity |
Temple | IU | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 51% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 49% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 71% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
Temple | IU | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 42% | ||
Campus |
Temple | IU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Indiana University Bloomington is larger than than Temple based on total student enrollment (47,005 students vs. 33,196 students)
Temple vs. IU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Temple or IU?
- Temple University is 101.9% more expensive to attend than IU for in-state tuition ($20,211.00 vs. $10,012.00)
- Out of state tuition is 8.7% higher at IU than Temple University ($37,685.00 vs. $34,684.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University Bloomington than Temple ($16,234 vs. $23,935)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University Bloomington are 28% lower than costs at Temple University ($12,228 vs. $15,648)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Temple University than Indiana University Bloomington (88% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Temple University students is 12% larger than aid received Indiana University Bloomington ($11,575 vs. $10,336)
Temple vs. IU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Temple or IU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between IU or Temple .
- Accepted freshman IU students have a 0.28 point higher average high school GPA (3.74) than students at Temple (3.46)
- IU has a higher acceptance rate (82.4%) than Temple (79.7%)
Temple vs. IU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Temple or IU? 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 IU and Temple.
- The graduation rate at IU is higher than Temple University (72% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Temple University earn on average $100 more per year than IU graduates after ten years. ($56,300 vs. $56,200)
- Indiana University Bloomington students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Temple graduates. ($22,500 vs. $26,000)
- IU graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Temple graduates. ($232 vs. $268)
- More IU graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Temple students, three years after graduation. (72% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/