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Overview |
Temple | Centra College | ||
| Location | Philadelphia, PA | Lynchburg, VA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 33,196 | 227 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | temple.edu | centrahealth.com | ||
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Costs |
Temple | Centra College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $20,211 | $9,240 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,684 | $9,240 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,648 | $9,406 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,935 | $28,418 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,575 | $6,495 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 100% |
Admission |
Temple | Centra College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 38,666 | 15 | ||
| Admitted | 30,817 | 6 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.7% | 40% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 50% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Temple | Centra College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Temple | Centra College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,300 | $44,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 66% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $12,042 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $124 |
Diversity |
Temple | Centra College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 13% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 87% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 35% | ||
| % 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 | Centra College | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Temple | Centra College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | |||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Temple University is larger than than Centra College based on total student enrollment (33,196 students vs. 227 students)
Temple vs. Centra College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Temple or Centra College?
- Temple University is 118.7% more expensive to attend than Centra College for in-state tuition ($20,211.00 vs. $9,240.00)
- Out of state tuition is 275.4% higher at Temple than Centra College ($34,684.00 vs. $9,240.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Temple University than Centra College ($23,935 vs. $28,418)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Centra College are 66.4% lower than costs at Temple University ($9,406 vs. $15,648)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Centra College than Temple University (100% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Temple University students is 78.2% larger than aid received Centra College ($11,575 vs. $6,495)
Temple vs. Centra College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Temple or Centra College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Centra College or Temple .
- Temple has a higher acceptance rate (79.7%) than Centra College (40%)
Temple vs. Centra College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Temple or Centra 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 Centra College and Temple.
- Graduates from Temple University earn on average $11,500 more per year than Centra College graduates after ten years. ($56,300 vs. $44,800)
- Centra College students graduate with a $13,958 lower median federal student loan debt than Temple graduates. ($12,042 vs. $26,000)
- Centra College graduates are paying $144 less per month on federal student loans than Temple graduates. ($124 vs. $268)
- More Temple graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Centra College students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/