College comparison

Temple University vs Alabama

A side-by-side of acceptance rate, test scores, and cost — source-cited estimates, not guarantees. Want the number that actually matters for your student? Model your admit odds at each.

Metric	Temple University Philadelphia, PA	Alabama Tuscaloosa, AL
Acceptance rateThe University of Alabama is more selective	80%	77%
SAT (25–75)	—	1170–1400
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	20,970	33,227
Avg net price	$28,198	$22,420
Median earnings (10 yr)Temple University reports higher median earnings	$63,727	$59,221
Graduation rate	75%	73%
Median debt	$24,395	$22,750
Economic mobility	3.3%	—
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public

Quick answers

Is Temple University or The University of Alabama harder to get into?

The University of Alabama is more selective: Temple University's acceptance rate is approximately 80% and The University of Alabama's is approximately 77% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for Temple University vs The University of Alabama?

The middle-50% SAT range is — at Temple University and 1170–1400 at The University of Alabama. Scores outside these bands are still admitted, especially with strong applications.

Figures are estimates compiled from public datasets (College Scorecard / IPEDS) and primary sources; verify with each institution before relying on them.

These outputs are estimates from a baseline model — not guarantees of admission, cost, or outcome.