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Overview |
Washington Adventist University | Temple | ||
| Location | Takoma Park, MD | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 671 | 33,196 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wau.edu | temple.edu | ||
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Costs |
Washington Adventist University | Temple | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $23,400 | $20,211 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $23,400 | $34,684 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,440 | $15,648 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,088 | $23,935 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,534 | $11,575 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 88% |
Admission |
Washington Adventist University | Temple | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 1,223 | 38,666 | ||
| Admitted | 629 | 30,817 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 51.4%Open | 79.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 9.4%Open | 15.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.24 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
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| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 1, 2025 | Feb 1, 2025 |
Academics |
Washington Adventist University | Temple | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Washington Adventist University | Temple | ||
| Graduation Rate | 27% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $47,900 | $56,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 39% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,039 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $269 | $268 |
Diversity |
Washington Adventist University | Temple | ||
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| % Men | 35% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 65% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 16% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 49% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 3% | ||
| % International | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 13% | 5% |
Students |
Washington Adventist University | Temple | ||
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| % In-State | 56% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 44% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Washington Adventist University | Temple | ||
| 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 Washington Adventist University based on total student enrollment (33,196 students vs. 671 students)
Washington Adventist University vs. Temple Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Washington Adventist University or Temple?
- Washington Adventist University is 15.8% more expensive to attend than Temple for in-state tuition ($23,400.00 vs. $20,211.00)
- Out of state tuition is 48.2% higher at Temple than Washington Adventist University ($34,684.00 vs. $23,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Washington Adventist University than Temple ($17,088 vs. $23,935)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Washington Adventist University are 49.9% lower than costs at Temple University ($10,440 vs. $15,648)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Washington Adventist University than Temple University (100% vs. 88%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Washington Adventist University students is 34.2% larger than aid received Temple University ($15,534 vs. $11,575)
Washington Adventist University vs. Temple Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Washington Adventist University or Temple? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Temple or Washington Adventist University .
- Accepted freshman Temple students have a 0.22 point higher average high school GPA (3.46) than students at Washington Adventist University (3.24)
- Temple has a higher acceptance rate (79.7%) than Washington Adventist University (51.4%)
Washington Adventist University vs. Temple Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Washington Adventist University 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 Washington Adventist University.
- The graduation rate at Temple is higher than Washington Adventist University (68% vs. 27%)
- Graduates from Temple University earn on average $8,400 more per year than Washington Adventist University graduates after ten years. ($56,300 vs. $47,900)
- Temple University students graduate with a $39 lower median federal student loan debt than Washington Adventist University graduates. ($26,000 vs. $26,039)
- Temple graduates are paying $1 less per month on federal student loans than Washington Adventist University graduates. ($268 vs. $269)
- More Temple graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Washington Adventist University students, three years after graduation. (69% vs. 39%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/