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Overview |
Temple | Somerset Christian College | ||
| Location | Philadelphia, PA | Zarephath, NJ | ||
| Setting | Large City | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 33,196 | 558 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | Wesleyan | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | temple.edu | somerset.edu | ||
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Costs |
Temple | Somerset Christian College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $20,211 | $22,968 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,684 | $22,968 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,648 | $12,000 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,935 | $21,641 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,575 | $13,603 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 91% |
Admission |
Temple | Somerset Christian College | ||
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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 | Somerset Christian College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Temple | Somerset Christian College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,300 | N/A | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 36% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $258 |
Diversity |
Temple | Somerset Christian College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 26% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 74% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 8% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 46% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 40% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 3% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 2% |
Students |
Temple | Somerset Christian College | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 25% | ||
Campus |
Temple | Somerset Christian College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Temple University is larger than than Somerset Christian College based on total student enrollment (33,196 students vs. 558 students)
Temple vs. Somerset Christian College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Temple or Somerset Christian College?
- Somerset Christian College is 13.6% more expensive to attend than Temple for in-state tuition ($22,968.00 vs. $20,211.00)
- Out of state tuition is 51% higher at Temple than Somerset Christian College ($34,684.00 vs. $22,968.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Somerset Christian College than Temple ($21,641 vs. $23,935)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Somerset Christian College are 30.4% lower than costs at Temple University ($12,000 vs. $15,648)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Somerset Christian College than Temple University (91% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Somerset Christian College students is 17.5% larger than aid received Temple University ($13,603 vs. $11,575)
Which college is harder to get into, Temple or Somerset Christian College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Somerset Christian College or Temple .
Temple vs. Somerset Christian College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Temple or Somerset Christian 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 Somerset Christian College and Temple.
- Somerset Christian College students graduate with a $1,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Temple graduates. ($25,000 vs. $26,000)
- Somerset Christian College graduates are paying $10 less per month on federal student loans than Temple graduates. ($258 vs. $268)
- More Temple graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Somerset Christian College students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 36%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/