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UT Arlington UT Dallas Texas Tech UT Austin Texas A&M UTSA Texas State Texas Woman's University LSU Rice WSU Tarleton| University of Houston | University of North Texas | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UH | UNT | ||
| Location | Houston, TX | Denton, TX | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 46,700 | 44,767 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #452 | #695 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | uh.edu | unt.edu | ||
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Costs |
UH | UNT | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,685 | $8,295 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $20,877 | $18,087 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,418 | $10,412 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,056 | $15,283 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $11,457 | $9,159 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 75% | 93% |
Admission |
UH | UNT | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 29,783 | 32,016 | ||
| Admitted | 19,728 | 25,335 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.2% | 79.1% | ||
| Enrolled % | 28.2% | 26.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.46 | 3.46 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 23/29 | 19/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1330 | 1000/1240 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | May 31, 2025 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UH | UNT | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 23:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UH | UNT | ||
| Graduation Rate | 46% | 49% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $59,000 | $47,000 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 61% | 55% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,750 | $20,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $204 | $206 |
Diversity |
UH | UNT | ||
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| % Men | 48% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 52% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 26% | 47% | ||
| % Black | 10% | 12% | ||
| % Hispanic | 32% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 8% | ||
| % International | 5% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
UH | UNT | ||
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| % In-State | 93% | 90% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 3% | 3% | ||
Campus |
UH | UNT | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Houston is larger than than UNT based on total student enrollment (46,700 students vs. 44,767 students)
UH vs. UNT Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UH or UNT?
- University of Houston is 4.7% more expensive to attend than UNT for in-state tuition ($8,685.00 vs. $8,295.00)
- Out of state tuition is 15.4% higher at UH than University of North Texas ($20,877.00 vs. $18,087.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Houston than UNT ($14,056 vs. $15,283)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Texas are 0.1% lower than costs at University of Houston ($10,412 vs. $10,418)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of North Texas than University of Houston (93% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Houston students is 25.1% larger than aid received University of North Texas ($11,457 vs. $9,159)
UH vs. UNT Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UH or UNT? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNT or UH .
- The average SAT score at University of Houston (1154) is 61 points higher than at UNT (1093)
- Incoming UH students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at UNT (24)
- Accepted freshman UH students have at the same average high school GPA (3.46) as students at UNT (3.46)
- UNT has a higher acceptance rate (79.1%) than UH (66.2%)
UH vs. UNT Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UH or UNT? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between UNT and UH.
- The graduation rate at UNT is higher than University of Houston (49% vs. 46%)
- Graduates from University of Houston earn on average $12,000 more per year than UNT graduates after ten years. ($59,000 vs. $47,000)
- University of Houston students graduate with a $250 lower median federal student loan debt than UNT graduates. ($19,750 vs. $20,000)
- UH graduates are paying $2 less per month on federal student loans than UNT graduates. ($204 vs. $206)
- More UH graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNT students, three years after graduation. (61% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/