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Overview |
Temple | South Texas College | ||
| Location | Philadelphia, PA | McAllen, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 30,205 | 26,440 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | temple.edu | southtexascollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Temple | South Texas College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $21,114 | $4,920 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $36,494 | $7,500 | ||
| Room & Board | $16,968 | $8,388 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $29,641 | $1,414 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,891 | $6,354 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 99% |
Admission |
Temple | South Texas College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 36,399 | - | ||
| Admitted | 30,181 | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 82.9% | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 12.5% | 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, 2026 | Jun 18, 2026 |
Academics |
Temple | South Texas College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 22:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Temple | South Texas College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,300 | $34,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | N/A |
Diversity |
Temple | South Texas College | ||
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| % Men | 11% | 18% | ||
| % Women | 17% | 21% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Extremely Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 3% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 0% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 95% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 0% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Temple | South Texas College | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 100% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Temple | South Texas College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Temple University is larger than than South Texas College based on total student enrollment (30,205 students vs. 26,440 students)
Temple vs. South Texas College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Temple or South Texas College?
- Temple University is 314% more expensive to attend than South Texas College for in-state tuition ($21,114.00 vs. $5,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 386.6% higher at Temple than South Texas College ($36,494.00 vs. $7,500.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at South Texas College than Temple ($1,414 vs. $29,641)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at South Texas College are 102.3% lower than costs at Temple University ($8,388 vs. $16,968)
- More students receive financial grant aid at South Texas College than Temple University (99% vs. 89%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Temple University students is 87.1% larger than aid received South Texas College ($11,891 vs. $6,354)
Which college is harder to get into, Temple or South Texas College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between South Texas College or Temple .
Temple vs. South Texas College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Temple or South Texas 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 South Texas College and Temple.
- Graduates from Temple University earn on average $22,100 more per year than South Texas College graduates after ten years. ($56,300 vs. $34,200)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/