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Overview |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | Temple | ||
| Location | Indiana, PA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 9,246 | 30,205 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #924 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | iup.edu | temple.edu | ||
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Costs |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | Temple | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $7,716 | $21,114 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $11,200 | $36,494 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,802 | $16,968 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,665 | $29,641 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,569 | $11,891 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 98% | 89% |
Admission |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | Temple | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 9,422 | 36,399 | ||
| Admitted | 8,593 | 30,181 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 91.2% | 82.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 23.6% | 12.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 940/1170 | |||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | Temple | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | Temple | ||
| Graduation Rate | 52% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $42,200 | $56,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 64% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | Temple | ||
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| % Men | 7% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 12% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 75% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 12% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | Temple | ||
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| % In-State | 96% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus | Temple | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Temple University is larger than than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus based on total student enrollment (30,205 students vs. 9,246 students)
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus vs. Temple Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus or Temple?
- Temple University is 173.6% more expensive to attend than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus for in-state tuition ($21,114.00 vs. $7,716.00)
- Out of state tuition is 225.8% higher at Temple than Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus ($36,494.00 vs. $11,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus than Temple ($17,665 vs. $29,641)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus are 32.5% lower than costs at Temple University ($12,802 vs. $16,968)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus than Temple University (98% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Temple University students is 38.8% larger than aid received Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus ($11,891 vs. $8,569)
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus vs. Temple Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus or Temple? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Temple or Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus .
- Accepted freshman Temple students have a 0.07 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus (3.39)
- Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus has a higher acceptance rate (91.2%) than Temple (82.9%)
Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus vs. Temple Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus 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 Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus.
- The graduation rate at Temple is higher than Indiana University of Pennsylvania Main Campus (68% vs. 52%)
- Graduates from Temple University earn on average $14,100 more per year than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates after ten years. ($56,300 vs. $42,200)
- Temple University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Temple graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Temple graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Indiana University of Pennsylvania-Main Campus students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 64%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/