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Overview |
Temple | D&E College | ||
| Location | Philadelphia, PA | Elkins, WV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Remote Town | ||
| Enrollment | 33,196 | 650 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Presbyterian Church (USA) | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | temple.edu | dewv.edu | ||
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Costs |
Temple | D&E College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $20,211 | $29,880 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,684 | $29,880 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,648 | $10,125 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,935 | $20,126 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,575 | $25,119 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 100% |
Admission |
Temple | D&E College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 38,666 | 958 | ||
| Admitted | 30,817 | 721 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.7% | 75.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 25% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.35 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Extremely Easy | ||
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| ACT Range | 1/14 | |||
| SAT Range | 880/1125 | |||
| 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 | D&E College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Temple | D&E College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 36% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,300 | $37,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $23,712 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $245 |
Diversity |
Temple | D&E College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 64% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 6% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 19% |
Students |
Temple | D&E College | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 51% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 34% | ||
Campus |
Temple | D&E College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| 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 D&E College based on total student enrollment (33,196 students vs. 650 students)
Temple vs. D&E College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Temple or D&E College?
- Davis & Elkins College is 47.8% more expensive to attend than Temple for in-state tuition ($29,880.00 vs. $20,211.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.1% higher at Temple than Davis & Elkins College ($34,684.00 vs. $29,880.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Davis & Elkins College than Temple ($20,126 vs. $23,935)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Davis & Elkins College are 54.5% lower than costs at Temple University ($10,125 vs. $15,648)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Davis & Elkins College than Temple University (100% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Davis & Elkins College students is 117% larger than aid received Temple University ($25,119 vs. $11,575)
Temple vs. D&E College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Temple or D&E College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between D&E College or Temple .
- Accepted freshman Temple students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at D&E College (3.35)
- Temple has a higher acceptance rate (79.7%) than D&E College (75.3%)
Temple vs. D&E College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Temple or D&E 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 D&E College and Temple.
- The graduation rate at Temple is higher than Davis & Elkins College (68% vs. 36%)
- Graduates from Temple University earn on average $18,800 more per year than D&E College graduates after ten years. ($56,300 vs. $37,500)
- Davis & Elkins College students graduate with a $2,288 lower median federal student loan debt than Temple graduates. ($23,712 vs. $26,000)
- D&E College graduates are paying $23 less per month on federal student loans than Temple graduates. ($245 vs. $268)
- More Temple graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former D&E College students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/