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Overview |
Wesleyan University | Temple | ||
| Location | Middletown, CT | Philadelphia, PA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 3,271 | 30,205 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #30 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | wesleyan.edu | temple.edu | ||
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Costs |
Wesleyan University | Temple | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $66,716 | $21,114 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $66,716 | $36,494 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,034 | $16,968 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,463 | $29,641 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $64,709 | $11,891 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 38% | 89% |
Admission |
Wesleyan University | Temple | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 14,500 | 36,399 | ||
| Admitted | 2,479 | 30,181 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 17.1% | 82.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 31.5% | 12.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 33/35 | |||
| SAT Range | 1450/1540 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jan 1, 2026 | Feb 1, 2026 |
Academics |
Wesleyan University | Temple | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 7:1 | 12:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Wesleyan University | Temple | ||
| Graduation Rate | 92% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $58,000 | $56,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 89% | 69% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $17,500 | $26,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $180 | $268 |
Diversity |
Wesleyan University | Temple | ||
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| % Men | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 17% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 53% | 56% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 13% | ||
| % Hispanic | 11% | 6% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 3% | ||
| % International | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 5% | 5% |
Students |
Wesleyan University | Temple | ||
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| % In-State | 10% | 65% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 75% | 33% | ||
Campus |
Wesleyan University | Temple | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | Yes | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Temple University is larger than than Wesleyan University based on total student enrollment (30,205 students vs. 3,271 students)
Wesleyan University vs. Temple Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Wesleyan University or Temple?
- Wesleyan University is 216% more expensive to attend than Temple for in-state tuition ($66,716.00 vs. $21,114.00)
- Out of state tuition is 82.8% higher at Wesleyan University than Temple University ($66,716.00 vs. $36,494.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Wesleyan University than Temple ($20,463 vs. $29,641)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Temple University are 12.2% lower than costs at Wesleyan University ($16,968 vs. $19,034)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Temple University than Wesleyan University (89% vs. 38%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Wesleyan University students is 444.2% larger than aid received Temple University ($64,709 vs. $11,891)
Wesleyan University vs. Temple Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Wesleyan University or Temple? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Temple or Wesleyan University .
- Temple has a higher acceptance rate (82.9%) than Wesleyan University (17.1%)
Wesleyan University vs. Temple Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Wesleyan 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 Wesleyan University.
- The graduation rate at Wesleyan University is higher than Temple University (92% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from Wesleyan University earn on average $1,700 more per year than Temple graduates after ten years. ($58,000 vs. $56,300)
- Wesleyan University students graduate with a $8,500 lower median federal student loan debt than Temple graduates. ($17,500 vs. $26,000)
- Wesleyan University graduates are paying $88 less per month on federal student loans than Temple graduates. ($180 vs. $268)
- More Wesleyan University graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Temple students, three years after graduation. (89% vs. 69%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/