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KU WCU Penn State La Salle University Drexel St. Joe's ESU Pitt Rutgers Penn State Abington Saint Joseph's University Delaware State University| Kansas State University | Temple University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
K-State | Temple | ||
| Location | Manhattan, KS | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Remote Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 19,745 | 30,205 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #457 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | k-state.edu | temple.edu | ||
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Costs |
K-State | Temple | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $9,964 | $21,114 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $26,838 | $36,494 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,020 | $16,968 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,745 | $29,641 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,391 | $11,891 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 89% |
Admission |
K-State | Temple | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 13,437 | 36,399 | ||
| Admitted | 10,663 | 30,181 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.4% | 82.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.9% | 12.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.77 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 20/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1040/1260 | |||
| 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 |
K-State | Temple | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
K-State | Temple | ||
| Graduation Rate | 56% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,700 | $56,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 70% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $268 |
Diversity |
K-State | Temple | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 14% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 5% |
Students |
K-State | Temple | ||
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| % In-State | 72% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 27% | 33% | ||
Campus |
K-State | 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 K-State based on total student enrollment (30,205 students vs. 19,745 students)
K-State vs. Temple Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, K-State or Temple?
- Temple University is 111.9% more expensive to attend than K-State for in-state tuition ($21,114.00 vs. $9,964.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36% higher at Temple than Kansas State University ($36,494.00 vs. $26,838.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Kansas State University than Temple ($18,745 vs. $29,641)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Kansas State University are 41.2% lower than costs at Temple University ($12,020 vs. $16,968)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Kansas State University than Temple University (90% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Temple University students is 26.6% larger than aid received Kansas State University ($11,891 vs. $9,391)
K-State vs. Temple Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, K-State or Temple? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Temple or K-State .
- Accepted freshman K-State students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.77) than students at Temple (3.46)
- Temple has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than K-State (79.4%)
K-State vs. Temple Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, K-State 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 K-State.
- The graduation rate at Temple is higher than Kansas State University (68% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from Temple University earn on average $6,600 more per year than K-State graduates after ten years. ($56,300 vs. $49,700)
- Kansas State University students graduate with a $3,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Temple graduates. ($22,500 vs. $26,000)
- K-State graduates are paying $36 less per month on federal student loans than Temple graduates. ($232 vs. $268)
- More K-State graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Temple students, three years after graduation. (70% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/