College comparison

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley vs University of Memphis

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 Rio Grande Valley Edinburg, TX	University of Memphis Memphis, TN
Acceptance rateUniversity of Memphis is more selective	94%	72%
SAT (25–75)	880–1090	915–1180
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	28,666	12,701
Avg net price	$4,831	$12,397
Median earnings (10 yr)The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley reports higher median earnings	$49,620	$48,458
Graduation rate	51%	51%
Median debt	$12,950	$23,300
Economic mobility	—	1.2%
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public

Quick answers

Is The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley or University of Memphis harder to get into?

University of Memphis is more selective: The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley's acceptance rate is approximately 94% and University of Memphis's is approximately 72% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley vs University of Memphis?

The middle-50% SAT range is 880–1090 at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley and 915–1180 at University of Memphis. 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.