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Overview |
Temple | Salem International University | ||
| Location | Philadelphia, PA | Salem, WV | ||
| Setting | Large City | Distant Rural | ||
| Enrollment | 33,196 | 984 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | For-profit | ||
| Website | temple.edu | salemu.edu | ||
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Costs |
Temple | Salem International University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $20,211 | $12,750 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,684 | $12,750 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,648 | $8,400 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,935 | $13,132 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,575 | $7,955 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 100% |
Admission |
Temple | Salem International University | ||
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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 | Salem International University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Temple | Salem International University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 14% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,300 | $33,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 27% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,618 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $275 |
Diversity |
Temple | Salem International University | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 39% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 24% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 9% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 2% | ||
| % International | 6% | 8% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 17% |
Students |
Temple | Salem International University | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 19% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 63% | ||
Campus |
Temple | Salem International University | ||
| 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 Salem International University based on total student enrollment (33,196 students vs. 984 students)
Temple vs. Salem International University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Temple or Salem International University?
- Temple University is 58.5% more expensive to attend than Salem International University for in-state tuition ($20,211.00 vs. $12,750.00)
- Out of state tuition is 172% higher at Temple than Salem International University ($34,684.00 vs. $12,750.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Salem International University than Temple ($13,132 vs. $23,935)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Salem International University are 86.3% lower than costs at Temple University ($8,400 vs. $15,648)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Salem International University than Temple University (100% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Temple University students is 45.5% larger than aid received Salem International University ($11,575 vs. $7,955)
Which college is harder to get into, Temple or Salem International University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Salem International University or Temple .
Temple vs. Salem International University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Temple or Salem International University? 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 Salem International University and Temple.
- The graduation rate at Temple is higher than Salem International University (68% vs. 14%)
- Graduates from Temple University earn on average $22,700 more per year than Salem International University graduates after ten years. ($56,300 vs. $33,600)
- Temple University students graduate with a $618 lower median federal student loan debt than Salem International University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,618)
- Temple graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than Salem International University graduates. ($268 vs. $275)
- More Temple graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Salem International University students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 27%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/