College comparison

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley 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	The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Edinburg, TX	University of North Texas Denton, TX
Acceptance rateUniversity of North Texas is more selective	94%	72%
SAT (25–75)	880–1090	980–1230
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	28,666	34,341
Avg net price	$4,831	$15,649
Median earnings (10 yr)University of North Texas reports higher median earnings	$49,620	$57,010
Graduation rate	51%	61%
Median debt	$12,950	$19,250
Economic mobility	—	1.5%
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public

Quick answers

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

University of North Texas is more selective: The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley's acceptance rate is approximately 94% and University of North Texas'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 North Texas?

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