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Overview |
Temple | University of Valley Forge | ||
| Location | Philadelphia, PA | Phoenixville, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 33,196 | 583 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Assemblies of God Church | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | temple.edu | valleyforge.edu | ||
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Costs |
Temple | University of Valley Forge | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $20,211 | $22,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,684 | $22,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,648 | $11,050 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,935 | $25,825 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,575 | $15,715 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 100% |
Admission |
Temple | University of Valley Forge | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 38,666 | 370 | ||
| Admitted | 30,817 | 305 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.7% | 82.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 41% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.33 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2024 | Aug 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Temple | University of Valley Forge | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 11:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Temple | University of Valley Forge | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,300 | $33,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 53% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 |
Diversity |
Temple | University of Valley Forge | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 47% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 53% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 17% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 5% |
Students |
Temple | University of Valley Forge | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 35% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 58% | ||
Campus |
Temple | University of Valley Forge | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Temple University is larger than than University of Valley Forge based on total student enrollment (33,196 students vs. 583 students)
Temple vs. University of Valley Forge Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Temple or University of Valley Forge?
- University of Valley Forge is 10.8% more expensive to attend than Temple for in-state tuition ($22,400.00 vs. $20,211.00)
- Out of state tuition is 54.8% higher at Temple than University of Valley Forge ($34,684.00 vs. $22,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Temple University than University of Valley Forge ($23,935 vs. $25,825)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Valley Forge are 41.6% lower than costs at Temple University ($11,050 vs. $15,648)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Valley Forge than Temple University (100% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Valley Forge students is 35.8% larger than aid received Temple University ($15,715 vs. $11,575)
Temple vs. University of Valley Forge Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Temple or University of Valley Forge? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between University of Valley Forge or Temple .
- Accepted freshman Temple students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at University of Valley Forge (3.33)
- University of Valley Forge has a higher acceptance rate (82.4%) than Temple (79.7%)
Temple vs. University of Valley Forge Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Temple or University of Valley Forge? 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 University of Valley Forge and Temple.
- The graduation rate at Temple is higher than University of Valley Forge (68% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Temple University earn on average $22,600 more per year than University of Valley Forge graduates after ten years. ($56,300 vs. $33,700)
- Temple University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than University of Valley Forge graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Temple graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than University of Valley Forge graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Temple graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of Valley Forge students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 53%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/