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Overview |
Post University | Temple | ||
| Location | Waterbury, CT | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Midsize Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 17,034 | 33,196 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | For-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | post.edu | temple.edu | ||
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Costs |
Post University | Temple | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $15,310 | $20,211 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $15,310 | $34,684 | ||
| Room & Board | $11,600 | $15,648 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $18,307 | $23,935 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $8,967 | $11,575 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 96% | 88% |
Admission |
Post University | Temple | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 38,666 | ||
| Admitted | - | 30,817 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.7% | |||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | |||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Post University | Temple | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Post University | Temple | ||
| Graduation Rate | 36% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $44,300 | $56,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 29% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Post University | Temple | ||
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| % Men | 26% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 74% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 40% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 21% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 7% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 3% | ||
| % International | 0% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 26% | 5% |
Students |
Post University | Temple | ||
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| % In-State | 9% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 90% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Post University | Temple | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Temple University is larger than than Post University based on total student enrollment (33,196 students vs. 17,034 students)
Post University vs. Temple Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Post University or Temple?
- Temple University is 32% more expensive to attend than Post University for in-state tuition ($20,211.00 vs. $15,310.00)
- Out of state tuition is 126.5% higher at Temple than Post University ($34,684.00 vs. $15,310.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Post University than Temple ($18,307 vs. $23,935)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Post University are 34.9% lower than costs at Temple University ($11,600 vs. $15,648)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Post University than Temple University (96% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Temple University students is 29.1% larger than aid received Post University ($11,575 vs. $8,967)
Which college is harder to get into, Post University or Temple? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Temple or Post University .
Post University vs. Temple Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Post 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 Post University.
- The graduation rate at Temple is higher than Post University (68% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Temple University earn on average $12,000 more per year than Post University graduates after ten years. ($56,300 vs. $44,300)
- Temple University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Post University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Temple graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Post University graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Temple graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Post University students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 29%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/