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Overview |
Temple | ASOT | ||
| Location | Philadelphia, PA | Durham, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 33,196 | 554 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Interdenominational | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | temple.edu | apexsot.edu | ||
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Costs |
Temple | ASOT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $20,211 | $4,800 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,684 | $4,800 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,648 | $17,700 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,935 | $10,745 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,575 | $1,555 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 100% |
Admission |
Temple | ASOT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 38,666 | - | ||
| Admitted | 30,817 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.7% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | Open | ||
| 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 |
Temple | ASOT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Temple | ASOT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,300 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 11% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $44,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $454 |
Diversity |
Temple | ASOT | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 0% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 100% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 0% |
Students |
Temple | ASOT | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Temple | ASOT | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Temple University is larger than than ASOT based on total student enrollment (33,196 students vs. 554 students)
Temple vs. ASOT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Temple or ASOT?
- Temple University is 321.1% more expensive to attend than ASOT for in-state tuition ($20,211.00 vs. $4,800.00)
- Out of state tuition is 622.6% higher at Temple than Apex School of Theology ($34,684.00 vs. $4,800.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Apex School of Theology than Temple ($10,745 vs. $23,935)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Temple University are 13.1% lower than costs at Apex School of Theology ($15,648 vs. $17,700)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Apex School of Theology than Temple University (100% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Temple University students is 644.4% larger than aid received Apex School of Theology ($11,575 vs. $1,555)
Which college is harder to get into, Temple or ASOT? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between ASOT or Temple .
Temple vs. ASOT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Temple or ASOT? 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 ASOT and Temple.
- Temple University students graduate with a $18,000 lower median federal student loan debt than ASOT graduates. ($26,000 vs. $44,000)
- Temple graduates are paying $186 less per month on federal student loans than ASOT graduates. ($268 vs. $454)
- More Temple graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former ASOT students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 11%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/