College comparison

The University of Texas at Dallas vs University of Alabama in Huntsville

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	The University of Texas at Dallas Richardson, TX	University of Alabama in Huntsville Huntsville, AL
Acceptance rateThe University of Texas at Dallas is more selective	65%	69%
SAT (25–75)	1160–1410	1210–1410
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	21,751	6,591
Avg net price	$18,267	$18,796
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public
Location	Richardson, TX	Huntsville, AL

Quick answers

Is The University of Texas at Dallas or University of Alabama in Huntsville harder to get into?

The University of Texas at Dallas is more selective: The University of Texas at Dallas's acceptance rate is approximately 65% and University of Alabama in Huntsville's is approximately 69% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for The University of Texas at Dallas vs University of Alabama in Huntsville?

The middle-50% SAT range is 1160–1410 at The University of Texas at Dallas and 1210–1410 at University of Alabama in Huntsville. 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.