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Overview |
Temple | Bethany College | ||
| Location | Philadelphia, PA | Bethany, WV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 33,196 | 623 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | temple.edu | bethanywv.edu | ||
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Costs |
Temple | Bethany College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $20,211 | $30,720 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,684 | $30,720 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,648 | $11,900 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,935 | $17,605 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,575 | $30,005 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 100% |
Admission |
Temple | Bethany College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 38,666 | 2,651 | ||
| Admitted | 30,817 | 1,721 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.7% | 64.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 10.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 2.85 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 18/26 | |||
| SAT Range | 870/1110 | |||
| 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 | Bethany College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Temple | Bethany College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 48% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,300 | $44,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $30,884 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $319 |
Diversity |
Temple | Bethany College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 56% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 44% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 51% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 18% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 5% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 20% |
Students |
Temple | Bethany College | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 22% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 68% | ||
Campus |
Temple | Bethany College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Temple University is larger than than Bethany College based on total student enrollment (33,196 students vs. 623 students)
Temple vs. Bethany College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Temple or Bethany College?
- Bethany College is 52% more expensive to attend than Temple for in-state tuition ($30,720.00 vs. $20,211.00)
- Out of state tuition is 12.9% higher at Temple than Bethany College ($34,684.00 vs. $30,720.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Bethany College than Temple ($17,605 vs. $23,935)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Bethany College are 31.5% lower than costs at Temple University ($11,900 vs. $15,648)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Bethany College than Temple University (100% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Bethany College students is 159.2% larger than aid received Temple University ($30,005 vs. $11,575)
Temple vs. Bethany College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Temple or Bethany College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Bethany College or Temple .
- Accepted freshman Temple students have a 0.61 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at Bethany College (2.85)
- Temple has a higher acceptance rate (79.7%) than Bethany College (64.9%)
Temple vs. Bethany College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Temple or Bethany 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 Bethany College and Temple.
- The graduation rate at Temple is higher than Bethany College (68% vs. 48%)
- Graduates from Temple University earn on average $12,300 more per year than Bethany College graduates after ten years. ($56,300 vs. $44,000)
- Temple University students graduate with a $4,884 lower median federal student loan debt than Bethany College graduates. ($26,000 vs. $30,884)
- Temple graduates are paying $51 less per month on federal student loans than Bethany College graduates. ($268 vs. $319)
- More Temple graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Bethany College students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/