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Overview |
Muskingum | Temple | ||
| Location | New Concord, OH | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,108 | 30,205 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #878 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | muskingum.edu | temple.edu | ||
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Costs |
Muskingum | Temple | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,650 | $21,114 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,650 | $36,494 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,550 | $16,968 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,269 | $29,641 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $24,325 | $11,891 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 97% | 89% |
Admission |
Muskingum | Temple | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 2,623 | 36,399 | ||
| Admitted | 2,142 | 30,181 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 81.7% | 82.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.4% | 12.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.42 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 17/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1120 | |||
| 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 |
Muskingum | Temple | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Muskingum | Temple | ||
| Graduation Rate | 54% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $40,100 | $56,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Muskingum | Temple | ||
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| % Men | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 22% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 3% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 7% | 5% |
Students |
Muskingum | Temple | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 22% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Muskingum | 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 Muskingum based on total student enrollment (30,205 students vs. 2,108 students)
Muskingum vs. Temple Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Muskingum or Temple?
- Muskingum University is 45.2% more expensive to attend than Temple for in-state tuition ($30,650.00 vs. $21,114.00)
- Out of state tuition is 19.1% higher at Temple than Muskingum University ($36,494.00 vs. $30,650.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Muskingum University than Temple ($20,269 vs. $29,641)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Muskingum University are 35.2% lower than costs at Temple University ($12,550 vs. $16,968)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Muskingum University than Temple University (97% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Muskingum University students is 104.6% larger than aid received Temple University ($24,325 vs. $11,891)
Muskingum vs. Temple Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Muskingum or Temple? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Temple or Muskingum .
- Accepted freshman Temple students have a 0.04 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at Muskingum (3.42)
- Temple has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than Muskingum (81.7%)
Muskingum vs. Temple Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Muskingum 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 Muskingum.
- The graduation rate at Temple is higher than Muskingum University (68% vs. 54%)
- Graduates from Temple University earn on average $16,200 more per year than Muskingum graduates after ten years. ($56,300 vs. $40,100)
- Temple University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Muskingum graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Temple graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Muskingum graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Temple graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Muskingum students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/