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Overview |
Community College of Philadelphia | Temple | ||
| Location | Philadelphia, PA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 11,636 | 33,196 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ccp.edu | temple.edu | ||
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Costs |
Community College of Philadelphia | Temple | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $3,816 | $20,211 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,144 | $34,684 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,800 | $15,648 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $9,584 | $23,935 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,925 | $11,575 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 88% |
Admission |
Community College of Philadelphia | Temple | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 38,666 | ||
| Admitted | - | 30,817 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 79.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Community College of Philadelphia | Temple | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Community College of Philadelphia | Temple | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $35,600 | $56,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 33% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $10,750 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $111 | $268 |
Diversity |
Community College of Philadelphia | Temple | ||
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| % Men | 33% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 67% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 20% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 44% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 12% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
Community College of Philadelphia | Temple | ||
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| % In-State | 91% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Community College of Philadelphia | Temple | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Temple University is larger than than Community College of Philadelphia based on total student enrollment (33,196 students vs. 11,636 students)
Community College of Philadelphia vs. Temple Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Community College of Philadelphia or Temple?
- Temple University is 164.8% more expensive to attend than Community College of Philadelphia for in-state tuition ($20,211.00 vs. $7,632.00)
- Out of state tuition is 211.2% higher at Temple than Community College of Philadelphia ($34,684.00 vs. $11,144.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Community College of Philadelphia than Temple ($9,584 vs. $23,935)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Community College of Philadelphia are 44.9% lower than costs at Temple University ($10,800 vs. $15,648)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Community College of Philadelphia than Temple University (99% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Temple University students is 29.7% larger than aid received Community College of Philadelphia ($11,575 vs. $8,925)
Which college is harder to get into, Community College of Philadelphia or Temple? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Temple or Community College of Philadelphia .
Community College of Philadelphia vs. Temple Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Community College of Philadelphia 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 Community College of Philadelphia.
- Graduates from Temple University earn on average $20,700 more per year than Community College of Philadelphia graduates after ten years. ($56,300 vs. $35,600)
- Community College of Philadelphia students graduate with a $15,250 lower median federal student loan debt than Temple graduates. ($10,750 vs. $26,000)
- Community College of Philadelphia graduates are paying $157 less per month on federal student loans than Temple graduates. ($111 vs. $268)
- More Temple graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Community College of Philadelphia students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 33%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/