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Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus vs Temple University
Two Pennsylvania research universities on the same federal measures. Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus has 42,284 undergraduates, Temple University 20,970.
| 2 colleges | ||
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Sector | Public | Public |
| City | University Park | Philadelphia |
| Undergraduates | 42,284 | 20,970 |
| Getting in | ||
| Admission rate | 61% | 80% |
| Average SAT | 1,337 | — |
| Cost | ||
| Net price / year | $33,675 | $23,058 |
| Cost of attendance | $41,003 | $41,338 |
| Tuition, out-of-state | $43,490 | $36,887 |
| Outcomes | ||
| Graduation, 6 years | 85% | 73% |
| First-year retention | 93% | 83% |
| Median earnings, 10 years | $71,762 | $71,027 |
| Median debt | $24,500 | $24,250 |
| Students | ||
| Pell Grant share | 16% | 39% |
| First-generation | 29% | 30% |
| Student-to-faculty ratio | 16 | 12 |
Highlighted: better value in the row. Source: College Scorecard, U.S. Department of Education.