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Overview |
Susquahanna | Temple | ||
| Location | Selinsgrove, PA | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Distant Town | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 2,231 | 33,196 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #320 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | Evangelical Lutheran Church | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | susqu.edu | temple.edu | ||
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Costs |
Susquahanna | Temple | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $54,440 | $20,211 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $54,440 | $34,684 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,960 | $15,648 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $28,605 | $23,935 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $40,914 | $11,575 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 93% | 88% |
Admission |
Susquahanna | Temple | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 6,375 | 38,666 | ||
| Admitted | 4,889 | 30,817 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 76.7% | 79.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 11.8% | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.67 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Challenging | Unavailable | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/30 | |||
| SAT Range | 1088/1280 | |||
| 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, 2025 |
Academics |
Susquahanna | Temple | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Susquahanna | Temple | ||
| Graduation Rate | 77% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $57,000 | $56,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 83% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $27,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $279 | $268 |
Diversity |
Susquahanna | Temple | ||
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| % Men | 42% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 58% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 81% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 6% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 5% |
Students |
Susquahanna | Temple | ||
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| % In-State | 62% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 38% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Susquahanna | Temple | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Temple University is larger than than Susquahanna based on total student enrollment (33,196 students vs. 2,231 students)
Susquahanna vs. Temple Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Susquahanna or Temple?
- Susquehanna University is 169.4% more expensive to attend than Temple for in-state tuition ($54,440.00 vs. $20,211.00)
- Out of state tuition is 57% higher at Susquahanna than Temple University ($54,440.00 vs. $34,684.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Temple University than Susquahanna ($23,935 vs. $28,605)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Susquehanna University are 4.6% lower than costs at Temple University ($14,960 vs. $15,648)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Susquehanna University than Temple University (93% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Susquehanna University students is 253.5% larger than aid received Temple University ($40,914 vs. $11,575)
Susquahanna vs. Temple Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Susquahanna or Temple? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Temple or Susquahanna .
- Accepted freshman Susquahanna students have a 0.21 point higher average high school GPA (3.67) than students at Temple (3.46)
- Temple has a higher acceptance rate (79.7%) than Susquahanna (76.7%)
Susquahanna vs. Temple Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Susquahanna 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 Susquahanna.
- The graduation rate at Susquahanna is higher than Temple University (77% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Susquehanna University earn on average $700 more per year than Temple graduates after ten years. ($57,000 vs. $56,300)
- Temple University students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Susquahanna graduates. ($26,000 vs. $27,000)
- Temple graduates are paying $11 less per month on federal student loans than Susquahanna graduates. ($268 vs. $279)
- More Susquahanna graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Temple students, three years after graduation. (83% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/