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Overview |
Temple | W&J | Carthage | Wheaton College |
| Location | Philadelphia, PA | Washington, PA | Kenosha, WI | Norton, MA |
| Setting | Large City | Large Suburban | Midsize Suburban | Large Suburban |
| Enrollment | 30,205 | 1,162 | 2,771 | 1,778 |
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year | Private 4 Year |
| National Ranking | #238 | #642 | #177 | |
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | Non-profit | Non-profit |
| Website | temple.edu | washjeff.edu | carthage.edu | wheatoncollege.edu |
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Costs |
Temple | W&J | Carthage | Wheaton College |
| Tuition (In State) | $21,114 | $27,605 | $36,500 | $61,600 |
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,494 | $27,605 | $36,500 | $61,600 |
| Room & Board | $16,968 | $13,910 | $12,950 | $15,430 |
| Avg Net Price | $29,641 | $26,051 | $24,962 | $31,638 |
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,891 | $38,971 | $23,441 | $45,217 |
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 100% | 98% | 96% |
Admission |
Temple | W&J | Carthage | Wheaton College |
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| Applied | 36,399 | 3,218 | 8,044 | 4,702 |
| Admitted | 30,181 | 2,624 | 6,769 | 3,354 |
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9% | 81.5% | 84.1% | 41.7% |
| Enrolled % | 12.5% | 12% | 11.5% | 7.7% |
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.54 | 3.36 | 3.48 |
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | B+ | B+ |
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | Moderate | Very High |
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 19/28 | 19/26 | 29/33 | |
| SAT Range | 1010/1250 | 1000/1205 | 1210/1420 | |
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) |
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2026 | Feb 15, 2026 |
Academics |
Temple | W&J | Carthage | Wheaton College |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | 13:1 | 12:1 |
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Outcomes |
Temple | W&J | Carthage | Wheaton College |
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 74% | 59% | 77% |
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,300 | $56,900 | $48,800 | $53,700 |
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 79% | 73% | 86% |
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $27,000 | $27,000 | $26,000 |
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $279 | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Temple | W&J | Carthage | Wheaton College |
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| % Men | 11% | 0% | 2% | 1% |
| % Women | 17% | 1% | 3% | 1% |
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | Low | Medium |
| HBCU | No | No | No | No |
| % White | 56% | 81% | 75% | 67% |
| % Black | 13% | 5% | 4% | 6% |
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | 4% | 7% |
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | 3% | 3% |
| % International | 6% | 3% | 1% | 10% |
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% | 11% | 1% |
Students |
Temple | W&J | Carthage | Wheaton College |
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| % In-State | 65% | 73% | 34% | 38% |
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 25% | 64% | 57% |
Campus |
Temple | W&J | Carthage | Wheaton College |
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | No | No |
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| Daycare Facility | No | No | No | No |
| Learn More | Details | Details | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Temple University is larger than than W&J based on total student enrollment (30,205 students vs. 1,162 students)
Temple vs. W&J Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Temple or W&J?
- Washington & Jefferson College is 30.7% more expensive to attend than Temple for in-state tuition ($27,605.00 vs. $21,114.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.2% higher at Temple than Washington & Jefferson College ($36,494.00 vs. $27,605.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Washington & Jefferson College than Temple ($26,051 vs. $29,641)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Washington & Jefferson College are 22% lower than costs at Temple University ($13,910 vs. $16,968)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington & Jefferson College than Temple University (100% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington & Jefferson College students is 227.7% larger than aid received Temple University ($38,971 vs. $11,891)
Temple vs. W&J Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Temple or W&J? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between W&J or Temple .
- Accepted freshman W&J students have a 0.08 point higher average high school GPA (3.54) than students at Temple (3.46)
- Temple has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than W&J (81.5%)
Temple vs. W&J Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Temple or W&J? 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 W&J and Temple.
- The graduation rate at W&J is higher than Temple University (74% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Washington & Jefferson College earn on average $600 more per year than Temple graduates after ten years. ($56,900 vs. $56,300)
- Temple University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than W&J graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Temple graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans 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/