College comparison

Appalachian State University vs University of Houston

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	Appalachian State University Boone, NC	University of Houston Houston, TX
Acceptance rateUniversity of Houston is more selective	90%	74%
SAT (25–75)	1120–1280	1160–1340
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	19,444	38,380
Avg net price	$16,836	$14,276
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public
Location	Boone, NC	Houston, TX

Quick answers

Is Appalachian State University or University of Houston harder to get into?

University of Houston is more selective: Appalachian State University's acceptance rate is approximately 90% and University of Houston's is approximately 74% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for Appalachian State University vs University of Houston?

The middle-50% SAT range is 1120–1280 at Appalachian State University and 1160–1340 at University of Houston. 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.