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Overview |
Bay State College | Temple | ||
| Location | Boston, MA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 224 | 33,196 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | For-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | baystate.edu | temple.edu | ||
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Costs |
Bay State College | Temple | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $28,500 | $20,211 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $28,500 | $34,684 | ||
| Room & Board | $13,500 | $15,648 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $43,020 | $23,935 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $10,243 | $11,575 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 88% |
Admission |
Bay State College | Temple | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 109 | 38,666 | ||
| Admitted | 52 | 30,817 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 47.7% | 79.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 48.1% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| 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 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Bay State College | Temple | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 9:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Bay State College | Temple | ||
| Graduation Rate | 6% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $31,600 | $56,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 40% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $25,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $258 | $268 |
Diversity |
Bay State College | Temple | ||
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| % Men | 29% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 71% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 45% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 16% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 3% | ||
| % International | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 9% | 5% |
Students |
Bay State College | Temple | ||
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| % In-State | 80% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 10% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Bay State College | Temple | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Temple University is larger than than Bay State College based on total student enrollment (33,196 students vs. 224 students)
Bay State College vs. Temple Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Bay State College or Temple?
- Bay State College is 41% more expensive to attend than Temple for in-state tuition ($28,500.00 vs. $20,211.00)
- Out of state tuition is 21.7% higher at Temple than Bay State College ($34,684.00 vs. $28,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Temple University than Bay State College ($23,935 vs. $43,020)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bay State College are 15.9% lower than costs at Temple University ($13,500 vs. $15,648)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Temple University than Bay State College (88% vs. 74%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Temple University students is 13% larger than aid received Bay State College ($11,575 vs. $10,243)
Bay State College vs. Temple Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Bay State College or Temple? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Temple or Bay State College .
- Temple has a higher acceptance rate (79.7%) than Bay State College (47.7%)
Bay State College vs. Temple Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Bay State 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 Bay State College.
- The graduation rate at Temple is higher than Bay State College (68% vs. 6%)
- Graduates from Temple University earn on average $24,700 more per year than Bay State College graduates after ten years. ($56,300 vs. $31,600)
- Bay State College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Temple graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- Bay State College graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Temple graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More Temple graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bay State College students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 40%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/