| Penn State Lehigh Valley vs. Temple |
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|---|---|---|
| Rankings* | #311 in National Universities #61 in Pennsylvania Colleges | |
| Public, four-years | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| 1 Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Associate Bachelor's | Offered Degree | 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$15,180 Pennsylvania Residents $25,118 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$22,082 Pennsylvania Residents $37,462 Out-of-State |
| expensive$24,962 Pennsylvania Residents $32,114 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$22,010 Pennsylvania Residents $28,523 Out-of-State |
| Less$9,173 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$10,943 |
| Admission | ||
| 1,170 SAT 24 ACT | Test Scores | - |
| Easier94.08% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter79.70% |
| Favorable15.72% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower15.13% |
| High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller888 | Total Enrollment | Larger33,196 |
| Smaller888 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger24,106 |
| - | Graduate Student Population | 9,090 |
| Smaller26 | Online Student Population | Larger2,612 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower12% | Graduate Rate | Higher77% |
| Higher48% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower11% |
| Lower79% | Retention Rate | Higher84% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 5,066) | |
| Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,710) | |
| Faculties | ||
| More Students per Faculty14 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty12 to 1 |
| 91 | Number of faculties | 3,759 |
| Lower$72,866 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$109,756 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.