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Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus vs Temple University

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Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus

University Park, PA

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Temple University

Philadelphia, PA

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Metric	Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus University Park, PA	Temple University Philadelphia, PA
Campus Location	University Park, PA	Philadelphia, PA
Admissions Acceptance rate	54.2%	82.9% More open
Scores Testing profile	SAT 1,316	Testing profile available
Cost Annual tuition	$20,234 Lower cost	$22,082
After aid Average net price	$32,598	$29,219 Best net price
Outcomes Median graduate salary	$63,435	$63,727 Higher outcome
Completion Graduation rate	85.7% Higher completion	74.7%

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