Temple University vs. Penn State-Main Campus?

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As the college decisions boil down, it’s been very difficult to decide between the two schools. I have long admired Penn State and I used to dream of going there, but recently, I cannot imagine settling down there for four years. I was accepted to Penn State, Temple, and Savannah College of Art & Design (not going there for financial reasons) and I was waitlisted at University of Chicago, Loyola Marymount, and Lafayette. I would definitely go to UChicago or LMU if there was a space opened up for me, but I can’t decide between Temple or PSU.

I plan to major in either International Relations or Business. I love that Temple is right in the middle of Philadelphia because location is very important to me. On the other hand, I have heard that people generally enjoy their experience at PSU better. There seems to be a closer alumni network, study abroad programs, and generally, people say that PSU’s academics are higher than Temple.

Please help! I can’t decide if I’m a red and white girl or someone who should wear blue and white.

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If you haven’t accepted PSU yet, you will likely get put in supplemental housing.

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There would be better internship opportunities in Phila. Phila. is a much more international city and is a convenient train ride to NYC and DC for activities if you want to do international relations.

State College is colder. I would guess that Penn State’s business program has a better reputation.

Both are fun places…

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There would be better internship opportunities in Phila. Phila. is a much more international city and is a convenient train ride to NYC and DC for activities if you want to do international relations.

State College is colder. I would guess that Penn State’s business program has a better reputation.

Both are fun places…

You might try to do some research about how hard it is to get into the classes you would want.