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Overview |
University of the District of Columbia | Temple | ||
| Location | Washington, DC | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,577 | 33,196 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | udc.edu | temple.edu | ||
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Costs |
University of the District of Columbia | Temple | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $5,292 | $20,211 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $12,144 | $34,684 | ||
| Room & Board | $15,137 | $15,648 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $15,021 | $23,935 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,662 | $11,575 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 89% | 88% |
Admission |
University of the District of Columbia | Temple | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | - | 38,666 | ||
| Admitted | - | 30,817 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | 79.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | 15.1% | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
University of the District of Columbia | Temple | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
University of the District of Columbia | Temple | ||
| Graduation Rate | 8% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $37,100 | $56,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 28% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,000 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $227 | $268 |
Diversity |
University of the District of Columbia | Temple | ||
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| % Men | 36% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 64% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Medium | High | ||
| HBCU | Yes | No | ||
| % White | 4% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 62% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 10% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 2% | 3% | ||
| % International | 8% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 12% | 5% |
Students |
University of the District of Columbia | Temple | ||
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| % In-State | 82% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 13% | 33% | ||
Campus |
University of the District of Columbia | Temple | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- Temple University is larger than than University of the District of Columbia based on total student enrollment (33,196 students vs. 3,577 students)
University of the District of Columbia vs. Temple Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, University of the District of Columbia or Temple?
- Temple University is 281.9% more expensive to attend than University of the District of Columbia for in-state tuition ($20,211.00 vs. $5,292.00)
- Out of state tuition is 185.6% higher at Temple than University of the District of Columbia ($34,684.00 vs. $12,144.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of the District of Columbia than Temple ($15,021 vs. $23,935)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of the District of Columbia are 3.4% lower than costs at Temple University ($15,137 vs. $15,648)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of the District of Columbia than Temple University (89% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Temple University students is 51.1% larger than aid received University of the District of Columbia ($11,575 vs. $7,662)
Which college is harder to get into, University of the District of Columbia or Temple? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Temple or University of the District of Columbia .
University of the District of Columbia vs. Temple Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, University of the District of Columbia or Temple? 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 Temple and University of the District of Columbia.
- The graduation rate at Temple is higher than University of the District of Columbia (68% vs. 8%)
- Graduates from Temple University earn on average $19,200 more per year than University of the District of Columbia graduates after ten years. ($56,300 vs. $37,100)
- University of the District of Columbia students graduate with a $4,000 lower median federal student loan debt than Temple graduates. ($22,000 vs. $26,000)
- University of the District of Columbia graduates are paying $41 less per month on federal student loans than Temple graduates. ($227 vs. $268)
- More Temple graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former University of the District of Columbia students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 28%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/