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Overview |
Plaza College | Temple | ||
| Location | Jackson Heights, NY | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 807 | 33,196 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | For-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | plazacollege.edu | temple.edu | ||
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Costs |
Plaza College | Temple | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $13,000 | $20,211 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $13,000 | $34,684 | ||
| Room & Board | $7,000 | $15,648 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,178 | $23,935 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $6,822 | $11,575 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 90% | 88% |
Admission |
Plaza College | Temple | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,073 | 38,666 | ||
| Admitted | 322 | 30,817 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 30% | 79.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 55% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
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| 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 |
Plaza College | Temple | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 28:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Plaza College | Temple | ||
| Graduation Rate | - | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $27,300 | $56,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 30% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $13,915 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $143 | $268 |
Diversity |
Plaza College | Temple | ||
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| % Men | 20% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 80% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 12% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 31% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 33% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 12% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
Plaza College | Temple | ||
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| % In-State | 98% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Plaza College | Temple | ||
| Campus Housing | No | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Temple University is larger than than Plaza College based on total student enrollment (33,196 students vs. 807 students)
Plaza College vs. Temple Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Plaza College or Temple?
- Temple University is 55.5% more expensive to attend than Plaza College for in-state tuition ($20,211.00 vs. $13,000.00)
- Out of state tuition is 166.8% higher at Temple than Plaza College ($34,684.00 vs. $13,000.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Plaza College than Temple ($17,178 vs. $23,935)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Plaza College are 123.5% lower than costs at Temple University ($7,000 vs. $15,648)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Plaza College than Temple University (90% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Temple University students is 69.7% larger than aid received Plaza College ($11,575 vs. $6,822)
Plaza College vs. Temple Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Plaza College or Temple? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Temple or Plaza College .
- Temple has a higher acceptance rate (79.7%) than Plaza College (30%)
Plaza College vs. Temple Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Plaza College 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 Plaza College.
- Graduates from Temple University earn on average $29,000 more per year than Plaza College graduates after ten years. ($56,300 vs. $27,300)
- Plaza College students graduate with a $12,085 lower median federal student loan debt than Temple graduates. ($13,915 vs. $26,000)
- Plaza College graduates are paying $125 less per month on federal student loans than Temple graduates. ($143 vs. $268)
- More Temple graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Plaza College students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 30%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/