College comparison

Temple University vs Delaware

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	Delaware Newark, DE
Acceptance rateUniversity of Delaware is more selective	80%	71%
SAT (25–75)	—	1190–1370
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	20,970	19,071
Avg net price	$28,198	$17,799
Median earnings (10 yr)Delaware reports higher median earnings	$63,727	$72,950
Graduation rate	75%	81%
Median debt	$24,395	$24,572
Economic mobility	3.3%	0.9%
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public

Quick answers

Is Temple University or University of Delaware harder to get into?

University of Delaware is more selective: Temple University's acceptance rate is approximately 80% and University of Delaware's is approximately 71% (estimates from public and primary sources).

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

The middle-50% SAT range is — at Temple University and 1190–1370 at University of Delaware. 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.