College comparison

Penn State 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	Penn State University Park, PA	Delaware Newark, DE
Acceptance ratePennsylvania State University-Main Campus is more selective	61%	71%
SAT (25–75)	1240–1420	1190–1370
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	42,284	19,071
Avg net price	$32,875	$17,799
Median earnings (10 yr)Delaware reports higher median earnings	$63,435	$72,950
Graduation rate	86%	81%
Median debt	$25,000	$24,572
Economic mobility	—	0.9%
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public

Quick answers

Is Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus or University of Delaware harder to get into?

Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus is more selective: Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus's acceptance rate is approximately 61% and University of Delaware's is approximately 71% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus vs University of Delaware?

The middle-50% SAT range is 1240–1420 at Pennsylvania State University-Main Campus 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.