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Overview |
Temple | YCP | ||
| Location | Philadelphia, PA | York, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 33,196 | 3,656 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #526 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | temple.edu | ycp.edu | ||
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Costs |
Temple | YCP | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $20,211 | $21,070 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $34,684 | $21,070 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,648 | $12,430 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $23,935 | $20,916 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,575 | $14,978 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 88% | 99% |
Admission |
Temple | YCP | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 38,666 | 4,529 | ||
| Admitted | 30,817 | 4,330 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 79.7% | 95.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 15.1% | 17.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Average | ||
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| ACT Range | 23/27 | |||
| SAT Range | 1020/1230 | |||
| 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 | Aug 23, 2025 |
Academics |
Temple | YCP | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Temple | YCP | ||
| Graduation Rate | 68% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $56,300 | $50,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 69% | 75% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,000 | $26,495 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $268 | $273 |
Diversity |
Temple | YCP | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 42% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 58% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 56% | 83% | ||
| % Black | 13% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 6% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 4% | ||
| % International | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 1% |
Students |
Temple | YCP | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 66% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 33% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Temple | YCP | ||
| 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 YCP based on total student enrollment (33,196 students vs. 3,656 students)
Temple vs. YCP Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Temple or YCP?
- York College Pennsylvania is 4.3% more expensive to attend than Temple for in-state tuition ($21,070.00 vs. $20,211.00)
- Out of state tuition is 64.6% higher at Temple than York College Pennsylvania ($34,684.00 vs. $21,070.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at York College Pennsylvania than Temple ($20,916 vs. $23,935)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at York College Pennsylvania are 25.9% lower than costs at Temple University ($12,430 vs. $15,648)
- More students receive financial grant aid at York College Pennsylvania than Temple University (99% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by York College Pennsylvania students is 29.4% larger than aid received Temple University ($14,978 vs. $11,575)
Temple vs. YCP Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Temple or YCP? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between YCP or Temple .
- Accepted freshman YCP students have a 0.13 point higher average high school GPA (3.59) than students at Temple (3.46)
- YCP has a higher acceptance rate (95.6%) than Temple (79.7%)
Temple vs. YCP Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Temple or YCP? 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 YCP and Temple.
- The graduation rate at Temple is higher than York College Pennsylvania (68% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from Temple University earn on average $5,600 more per year than YCP graduates after ten years. ($56,300 vs. $50,700)
- Temple University students graduate with a $495 lower median federal student loan debt than YCP graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,495)
- Temple graduates are paying $5 less per month on federal student loans than YCP graduates. ($268 vs. $273)
- More YCP graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Temple students, three years after graduation. (75% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/