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University of South Florida vs. University of Houston

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Acceptance Rate and Application Statistics

The following table compares the admission related statistics including number of applicants, admitted, and enrolled between selected colleges. The average acceptance rate of selected colleges is 52.91% and the average admission yield (enrollment rate) is 24.73%.
University of South Florida has the tighest (lowest) acceptance rate of 43.19% and University of Houston has the highest yield (enrollment rate) of 26.52% among selected colleges. The numbers in parenthesis() in below table represent the number and rate by gender (men/women). The statistics is based on the latest data from IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education for academic year 2024-2025.
Admission Stats Comparison Between Selected Colleges
Name ApplicantsAdmittedEnrolledAcceptance RateEnrollment Rate
University of South Florida
68,576 (27,441/41,135) 29,621 (11,844/17,777) 6,904 (2,809/4,095) 43% (43%/43%) 23% (24%/10%)
University of Houston
31,716 (13,836/17,880) 23,446 (9,914/13,532) 6,218 (2,747/3,471) 74% (72%/76%) 27% (28%/19%)
Average50,146 (20,639/20,639)26,534 (10,879/15,655)6,561 (2,778/3,783)52.91% (52.7%/75.9%)24.73% (25.5%/24.2%)

SAT Scores Comparison

The average SAT score of selected colleges is 1235. By subject, the average score of the SAT EBRW(Evidence-based Reading and Writing) is 625 and the average SAT Math score is 610.
University of Houston has the highest SAT scores of 1,250 and University of South Florida has the lowest SAT scores of 1,220 among selected colleges. The following table compares SAT Scores between selected colleges for the academic year 2024-2025.
SAT Score Comparison Between Selected Colleges
NameSubmit%*
(Submit#**)
SAT TotalEvidence-Based Reading and WritingMath
University of South Florida
78%
(5,369)
1220620600
University of Houston
46%
(2,833)
1250630620
Average62.00% 1235625610

*Number of first-time degree/certificate-seeking students submitting SAT scores.

**Percent of first-time degree/certificate-seeking students submitting SAT scores.

ACT Scores Comparison

The average ACT score of selected colleges is 26. By subject, the average ACT English score is 25 and the ACT math score is 25.
The following table compares ACT Scores between selected colleges for academic year 2024-2025.
ACT Score Comparison Between Selected Colleges
NameSubmit%*
(Submit#**)
CompositeEnglishMath
University of South Florida
22%
(1,531)
262525
University of Houston
13%
(389)
262524
Average17.50% 262525

*Number of first-time degree/certificate-seeking students submitting SAT scores.

**Percent of first-time degree/certificate-seeking students submitting SAT scores.

Application Requirements

The following table list and compare the requirements when applying selected colleges based on academic year 2024-2025 data.
Application Requirements Comparison Between Selected Colleges
NameHS GPAHS RankHS Record Prep. ProgramRec.Compe.SAT/ACTTOEFL
University of South Florida
✔✓ ✔✓ ✗✗ ✔✔
University of Houston
✔✔ ✔✔ ✓✓ ✓✔

✔: Required △: Considered but not Required ✔: Recommended ✗: Neither Required nor Recommended

  • HS GPA: High School or Secondary School GPA
  • HS Rank: High School or Secondary School Rank
  • HS Record: High School or Secondary School Record
  • Prep. Program: Completion of College Preparatory Program
  • Rec.: Recommendations
  • Comp.: Formal demonstration of competencies (e.g., portfolios, certificates of mastery, assessment instruments)