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Overview |
Temple | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Location | Philadelphia, PA | Colchester, VT | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 33,196 | 1,399 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #343 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | temple.edu | smcvt.edu | ||
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Costs |
Temple | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $20,211 | $47,640 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,684 | $47,640 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,648 | $14,995 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,935 | $27,700 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,575 | $37,162 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 100% |
Admission |
Temple | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 38,666 | 2,626 | ||
| Admitted | 30,817 | 2,236 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.7% | 85.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 11.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.27 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Difficult | ||
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| ACT Range | 27/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1160/1315 | |||
| 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 | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Temple | Saint Michael's College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,300 | $52,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 88% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $28,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $289 |
Diversity |
Temple | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 85% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 3% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Temple | Saint Michael's College | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 20% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 77% | ||
Campus |
Temple | Saint Michael's College | ||
| 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
- Temple University is larger than than Saint Michael's College based on total student enrollment (33,196 students vs. 1,399 students)
Temple vs. Saint Michael's College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Temple or Saint Michael's College?
- Saint Michael's College is 135.7% more expensive to attend than Temple for in-state tuition ($47,640.00 vs. $20,211.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.4% higher at Saint Michael's College than Temple University ($47,640.00 vs. $34,684.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Temple University than Saint Michael's College ($23,935 vs. $27,700)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Saint Michael's College are 4.4% lower than costs at Temple University ($14,995 vs. $15,648)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Saint Michael's College than Temple University (100% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Saint Michael's College students is 221.1% larger than aid received Temple University ($37,162 vs. $11,575)
Temple vs. Saint Michael's College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Temple or Saint Michael's College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Saint Michael's College or Temple .
- Accepted freshman Temple students have a 0.19 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at Saint Michael's College (3.27)
- Saint Michael's College has a higher acceptance rate (85.1%) than Temple (79.7%)
Temple vs. Saint Michael's College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Temple or Saint Michael's College? 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 Saint Michael's College and Temple.
- The graduation rate at Saint Michael's College is higher than Temple University (82% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Temple University earn on average $3,700 more per year than Saint Michael's College graduates after ten years. ($56,300 vs. $52,600)
- Temple University students graduate with a $2,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Saint Michael's College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $28,000)
- Temple graduates are paying $21 less per month on federal student loans than Saint Michael's College graduates. ($268 vs. $289)
- More Saint Michael's College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Temple students, three years after graduation. (88% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/