College comparison

University of Houston vs University of Mississippi

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 Mississippi University, MS
Acceptance rateUniversity of Houston is more selective	74%	97%
SAT (25–75)	1160–1340	1000–1200
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	38,380	21,473
Avg net price	$14,276	$13,314
Median earnings (10 yr)University of Houston reports higher median earnings	$62,377	$50,994
Graduation rate	65%	72%
Median debt	$18,194	$20,000
Economic mobility	—	1.7%
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public

Quick answers

Is University of Houston or University of Mississippi harder to get into?

University of Houston is more selective: University of Houston's acceptance rate is approximately 74% and University of Mississippi's is approximately 97% (estimates from public and primary sources).

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

The middle-50% SAT range is 1160–1340 at University of Houston and 1000–1200 at University of Mississippi. 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.