College comparison

Purdue vs UT Austin

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	Purdue West Lafayette, IN	UT Austin Austin, TX
Acceptance rateThe University of Texas at Austin is more selective	50%	27%
SAT (25–75)	1200–1480	1250–1510
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	44,503	42,855
Avg net price	$14,600	$19,857
Median earnings (10 yr)UT Austin reports higher median earnings	$72,424	$75,121
Graduation rate	83%	89%
Median debt	$19,500	$20,500
Economic mobility	—	—
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public

Quick answers

Is Purdue University-Main Campus or The University of Texas at Austin harder to get into?

The University of Texas at Austin is more selective: Purdue University-Main Campus's acceptance rate is approximately 50% and The University of Texas at Austin's is approximately 27% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for Purdue University-Main Campus vs The University of Texas at Austin?

The middle-50% SAT range is 1200–1480 at Purdue University-Main Campus and 1250–1510 at The University of Texas at Austin. 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.