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Overview |
Washington College | Temple | ||
| Location | Chestertown, MD | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 955 | 33,196 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | washcoll.edu | temple.edu | ||
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Costs |
Washington College | Temple | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $50,626 | $20,211 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $50,626 | $34,684 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,834 | $15,648 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,650 | $23,935 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $35,683 | $11,575 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 88% |
Admission |
Washington College | Temple | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,554 | 38,666 | ||
| Admitted | 1,908 | 30,817 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.7% | 79.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.1% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.71 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 25/29 | |||
| SAT Range | 1190/1390 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 15, 2024 | Feb 1, 2024 |
Academics |
Washington College | Temple | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Washington College | Temple | ||
| Graduation Rate | 75% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $50,800 | $56,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 85% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,250 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $250 | $268 |
Diversity |
Washington College | Temple | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 73% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 5% |
Students |
Washington College | Temple | ||
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| % In-State | 44% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 53% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Washington College | Temple | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Temple University is larger than than Washington College based on total student enrollment (33,196 students vs. 955 students)
Washington College vs. Temple Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Washington College or Temple?
- Washington College is 150.5% more expensive to attend than Temple for in-state tuition ($50,626.00 vs. $20,211.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46% higher at Washington College than Temple University ($50,626.00 vs. $34,684.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Temple University than Washington College ($23,935 vs. $31,650)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Washington College are 13.1% lower than costs at Temple University ($13,834 vs. $15,648)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington College than Temple University (98% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington College students is 208.3% larger than aid received Temple University ($35,683 vs. $11,575)
Washington College vs. Temple Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Washington College or Temple? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Temple or Washington College .
- Accepted freshman Washington College students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.71) than students at Temple (3.46)
- Temple has a higher acceptance rate (79.7%) than Washington College (74.7%)
Washington College vs. Temple Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Washington College or Temple? 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 Temple and Washington College.
- The graduation rate at Washington College is higher than Temple University (75% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Temple University earn on average $5,500 more per year than Washington College graduates after ten years. ($56,300 vs. $50,800)
- Washington College students graduate with a $1,750 lower median federal student loan debt than Temple graduates. ($24,250 vs. $26,000)
- Washington College graduates are paying $18 less per month on federal student loans than Temple graduates. ($250 vs. $268)
- More Washington College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Temple students, three years after graduation. (85% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/