College comparison

University of Houston vs Nebraska

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	Nebraska Lincoln, NE
Acceptance rateUniversity of Houston is more selective	74%	87%
SAT (25–75)	1160–1340	1098–1330
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	38,380	19,178
Avg net price	$14,276	$17,747
Median earnings (10 yr)University of Houston reports higher median earnings	$62,377	$56,887
Graduation rate	65%	67%
Median debt	$18,194	$21,000
Economic mobility	—	—
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public

Quick answers

Is University of Houston or University of Nebraska-Lincoln harder to get into?

University of Houston is more selective: University of Houston's acceptance rate is approximately 74% and University of Nebraska-Lincoln's is approximately 87% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for University of Houston vs University of Nebraska-Lincoln?

The middle-50% SAT range is 1160–1340 at University of Houston and 1098–1330 at University of Nebraska-Lincoln. 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.