College comparison

California State University-Northridge vs University of North Texas

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	California State University-Northridge Northridge, CA	University of North Texas Denton, TX
Acceptance rateUniversity of North Texas is more selective	93%	72%
SAT (25–75)	—	980–1230
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	32,691	34,341
Avg net price	$7,021	$15,649
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public
Location	Northridge, CA	Denton, TX

Quick answers

Is California State University-Northridge or University of North Texas harder to get into?

University of North Texas is more selective: California State University-Northridge's acceptance rate is approximately 93% and University of North Texas's is approximately 72% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for California State University-Northridge vs University of North Texas?

The middle-50% SAT range is — at California State University-Northridge and 980–1230 at University of North Texas. 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.