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Overview |
Temple | Alderson Broaddus College | ||
| Location | Philadelphia, PA | Philippi, WV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Town | ||
| Enrollment | 33,196 | 767 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | American Baptist | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | temple.edu | ab.edu | ||
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Costs |
Temple | Alderson Broaddus College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $20,211 | $31,200 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,684 | $31,200 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,648 | $10,170 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,935 | $19,499 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,575 | $24,656 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 100% |
Admission |
Temple | Alderson Broaddus College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 38,666 | 1,693 | ||
| Admitted | 30,817 | 1,041 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.7% | 61.5% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 18.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.2 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 15/22 | |||
| SAT Range | 900/1060 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Temple | Alderson Broaddus College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Temple | Alderson Broaddus College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,300 | $45,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $268 |
Diversity |
Temple | Alderson Broaddus College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 56% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 44% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 73% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 16% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 1% | ||
| % International | 6% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
Temple | Alderson Broaddus College | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 34% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 62% | ||
Campus |
Temple | Alderson Broaddus College | ||
| 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 Alderson Broaddus College based on total student enrollment (33,196 students vs. 767 students)
Temple vs. Alderson Broaddus College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Temple or Alderson Broaddus College?
- Alderson Broaddus College is 54.4% more expensive to attend than Temple for in-state tuition ($31,200.00 vs. $20,211.00)
- Out of state tuition is 11.2% higher at Temple than Alderson Broaddus College ($34,684.00 vs. $31,200.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Alderson Broaddus College than Temple ($19,499 vs. $23,935)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Alderson Broaddus College are 53.9% lower than costs at Temple University ($10,170 vs. $15,648)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Alderson Broaddus College than Temple University (100% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Alderson Broaddus College students is 113% larger than aid received Temple University ($24,656 vs. $11,575)
Temple vs. Alderson Broaddus College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Temple or Alderson Broaddus College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Alderson Broaddus College or Temple .
- Accepted freshman Temple students have a 0.26 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at Alderson Broaddus College (3.2)
- Temple has a higher acceptance rate (79.7%) than Alderson Broaddus College (61.5%)
Temple vs. Alderson Broaddus College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Temple or Alderson Broaddus College? 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 Alderson Broaddus College and Temple.
- The graduation rate at Temple is higher than Alderson Broaddus College (68% vs. 49%)
- Graduates from Temple University earn on average $10,400 more per year than Alderson Broaddus College graduates after ten years. ($56,300 vs. $45,900)
- Alderson Broaddus College and Temple graduates both have the same median student loan debt upon graduation ($26,000 vs. $26,000)
- Alderson Broaddus College and Temple graduates both have a median monthly student loan payment upon graduation ($268 vs. $268)
- More Temple graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alderson Broaddus College students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/