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Overview |
Temple | Wilson College | ||
| Location | Philadelphia, PA | Chambersburg, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 33,196 | 1,360 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #974 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | temple.edu | wilson.edu | ||
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Costs |
Temple | Wilson College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $20,211 | $25,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,684 | $25,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,648 | $11,968 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,935 | $23,923 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,575 | $14,241 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 99% |
Admission |
Temple | Wilson College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 38,666 | 739 | ||
| Admitted | 30,817 | 695 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.7% | 94% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 19.6% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.45 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| SAT Range | 970/1120 | |||
| 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 | Wilson College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Temple | Wilson College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,300 | $34,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $25,750 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $266 |
Diversity |
Temple | Wilson College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 23% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 77% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 66% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 15% |
Students |
Temple | Wilson College | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 64% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Temple | Wilson College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Temple University is larger than than Wilson College based on total student enrollment (33,196 students vs. 1,360 students)
Temple vs. Wilson College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Temple or Wilson College?
- Wilson College is 24.7% more expensive to attend than Temple for in-state tuition ($25,200.00 vs. $20,211.00)
- Out of state tuition is 37.6% higher at Temple than Wilson College ($34,684.00 vs. $25,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wilson College than Temple ($23,923 vs. $23,935)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Wilson College are 30.7% lower than costs at Temple University ($11,968 vs. $15,648)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Wilson College than Temple University (99% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wilson College students is 23% larger than aid received Temple University ($14,241 vs. $11,575)
Temple vs. Wilson College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Temple or Wilson College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Wilson College or Temple .
- Accepted freshman Temple students have a 0.01 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at Wilson College (3.45)
- Wilson College has a higher acceptance rate (94%) than Temple (79.7%)
Temple vs. Wilson College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Temple or Wilson 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 Wilson College and Temple.
- The graduation rate at Temple is higher than Wilson College (68% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from Temple University earn on average $21,600 more per year than Wilson College graduates after ten years. ($56,300 vs. $34,700)
- Wilson College students graduate with a $250 lower median federal student loan debt than Temple graduates. ($25,750 vs. $26,000)
- Wilson College graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than Temple graduates. ($266 vs. $268)
- More Temple graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Wilson College students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/