College comparison

University of Houston 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	University of Houston Houston, TX	University of North Texas Denton, TX
Acceptance rateUniversity of North Texas is more selective	74%	72%
SAT (25–75)	1160–1340	980–1230
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	38,380	34,341
Avg net price	$14,276	$15,649
Median earnings (10 yr)University of Houston reports higher median earnings	$62,377	$57,010
Graduation rate	65%	61%
Median debt	$18,194	$19,250
Economic mobility	—	1.5%
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public

Quick answers

Is University of Houston or University of North Texas harder to get into?

University of North Texas is more selective: University of Houston's acceptance rate is approximately 74% and University of North Texas's is approximately 72% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for University of Houston vs University of North Texas?

The middle-50% SAT range is 1160–1340 at University of Houston 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.