Head to head · Pennsylvania
Which of these costs less depends on what you earn. At $48–75k and below, Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus is the cheaper of the two; from $75–110k up, Temple University is. Sticker price shows none of this.
| Household income | Pennsylvania State University | Temple University | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under $30k | $19,845 | $22,694 | $2,849 |
| $30–48k | $20,049 | $23,431 | $3,382 |
| $48–75k | $25,667 | $26,534 | $867 |
| $75–110k | $31,834 | $29,397 | $2,437 |
| Over $110k | $37,831 | $34,947 | $2,884 |
Green marks the cheaper of the two at that income. "Net price" is what families actually paid after grants and scholarships, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education — not a calculator's estimate. Public-school figures reflect in-state families; out-of-state families typically pay more.
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Each year's reported net price grown 3.5% — the same method College Compass uses inside a family's plan.
Listed Pennsylvania State University first, then Temple University. Acceptance rate is the school's overall published figure — your student's own odds depend on their transcript, scores, and high school.
Again Pennsylvania State University first. The four-year graduation rate matters more than it looks: a fifth year is a fifth year of paying.
These are averages. Your family isn't average.
Run both against your student's real GPA, your income band, and your actual high school — odds with the math shown, and what four years would really cost you, side by side. First three schools free.
Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus — every income band · Temple University — every income band · All Pennsylvania public colleges