College comparison

University of Houston-Downtown 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	University of Houston-Downtown Houston, TX	University of Memphis Memphis, TN
Acceptance rateUniversity of Memphis is more selective	90%	72%
SAT (25–75)	940–1110	915–1180
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	12,555	12,701
Avg net price	$10,542	$12,397
Median earnings (10 yr)University of Houston-Downtown reports higher median earnings	$53,551	$48,458
Graduation rate	33%	51%
Median debt	$18,750	$23,300
Economic mobility	—	1.2%
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public

Quick answers

Is University of Houston-Downtown or University of Memphis harder to get into?

University of Memphis is more selective: University of Houston-Downtown's acceptance rate is approximately 90% and University of Memphis's is approximately 72% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for University of Houston-Downtown vs University of Memphis?

The middle-50% SAT range is 940–1110 at University of Houston-Downtown 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.