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Overview |
Eastern University | Temple | ||
| Location | Saint Davids, PA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,769 | 33,196 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #680 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | American Baptist | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | eastern.edu | temple.edu | ||
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Costs |
Eastern University | Temple | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $35,864 | $20,211 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $35,864 | $34,684 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,424 | $15,648 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,669 | $23,935 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $25,542 | $11,575 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 88% |
Admission |
Eastern University | Temple | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,994 | 38,666 | ||
| Admitted | 1,893 | 30,817 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.2% | 79.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 24.5% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.58 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Easy | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 20/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 1010/1190 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Eastern University | Temple | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 15:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Eastern University | Temple | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $45,900 | $56,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 58% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 | $268 |
Diversity |
Eastern University | Temple | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 50% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 23% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 17% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 5% |
Students |
Eastern University | Temple | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Eastern University | Temple | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Temple University is larger than than Eastern University based on total student enrollment (33,196 students vs. 5,769 students)
Eastern University vs. Temple Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Eastern University or Temple?
- Eastern University is 77.4% more expensive to attend than Temple for in-state tuition ($35,864.00 vs. $20,211.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.4% higher at Eastern University than Temple University ($35,864.00 vs. $34,684.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Temple University than Eastern University ($23,935 vs. $26,669)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Eastern University are 25.9% lower than costs at Temple University ($12,424 vs. $15,648)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Eastern University than Temple University (100% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Eastern University students is 120.7% larger than aid received Temple University ($25,542 vs. $11,575)
Eastern University vs. Temple Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Eastern University or Temple? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Temple or Eastern University .
- Accepted freshman Eastern University students have a 0.12 point higher average high school GPA (3.58) than students at Temple (3.46)
- Temple has a higher acceptance rate (79.7%) than Eastern University (63.2%)
Eastern University vs. Temple Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Eastern University 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 Eastern University.
- The graduation rate at Temple is higher than Eastern University (68% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from Temple University earn on average $10,400 more per year than Eastern University graduates after ten years. ($56,300 vs. $45,900)
- Temple University students graduate with a $500 lower median federal student loan debt than Eastern University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,500)
- Temple graduates are paying $6 less per month on federal student loans than Eastern University graduates. ($268 vs. $274)
- More Temple graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Eastern University students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 58%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/