Temple vs. W&J vs. Carthage vs. Wheaton College (Massachusetts)

Comparable Facts

Compare Temple University in Philadelphia, PA with Washington & Jefferson College in Washington, PA on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

Temple University is larger than W&J based on total student enrollment (29,640 students vs. 1,309 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• Temple University is located in Philadelphia, PA (Large City setting); Washington & Jefferson College is in Washington, PA (Large Suburban setting).
• Temple University is a public, non-profit 4-year institution. Washington & Jefferson College is a private, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: Temple University 12:1; Washington & Jefferson College 11:1.

Temple vs. W&J Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, Temple or W&J? Published tuition is the sticker price; many students pay less after aid (see average net price below).

• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Washington & Jefferson College than Temple ($22,702 vs. $28,088).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Washington & Jefferson College are 16.8% lower than at Temple University ($14,710 vs. $17,690).
• Washington & Jefferson College is 27.7% more expensive for in-state tuition than Temple (about $6,381 more per year; $29,392.00 vs. $23,011.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 32.5% higher at Temple than at Washington & Jefferson College (about $9,566 more per year; $38,958.00 vs. $29,392.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at Washington & Jefferson College than at Temple University (100% vs. 89%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by Washington & Jefferson College students is 35.8% larger than aid received by Temple University students ($20,152 vs. $14,837).

Temple vs. W&J Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, Temple or W&J? Typical SAT and ACT scores (midpoint estimates from the mid-50% ranges in the table above), enrolled-tester score ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between W&J and Temple.

• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scoresWashington & Jefferson College 1010/1250.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scoresWashington & Jefferson College 19/28.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: Temple - Test-free; W&J - Test-free.
• Typical fall application deadline: Temple Feb 1, 2027.
• Enrolled freshman W&J students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Temple (3.46).
• W&J has a higher acceptance rate (80.6%) than Temple (80.4%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 15.2% at Temple vs. 12.6% at W&J.

Temple vs. W&J Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for Temple and W&J? Where federal data is available for both schools, the bullets below compare graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt using the same College Scorecard / IPEDS fields as the comparison table. If a metric is missing for one school, that school is noted separately.

• Washington & Jefferson College's six-year graduation rate (74%) is higher than Temple University's (68%).
• Graduates from Washington & Jefferson College earn a median of about $600 more per year than Temple graduates about ten years after starting college ($56,900 vs. $56,300), per the same Scorecard earnings definition.
• Among federal student loan borrowers, Temple University graduates have a $1,000 lower median loan debt than W&J graduates ($26,000 vs. $27,000).
• Among borrowers, Temple graduates have an estimated $11 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than W&J graduates ($268 vs. $279).
• More W&J graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Temple students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 69%)

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.