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University of Houston-Downtown vs. The University of Texas at Arlington

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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 82.02% and the average admission yield (enrollment rate) is 24.96%.
The University of Texas at Arlington has the tighest (lowest) acceptance rate of 79.90% and The University of Texas at Arlington has the highest yield (enrollment rate) of 26.44% 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 Houston-Downtown
6,551 (2,629/3,922) 5,893 (2,311/3,582) 1,181 (552/629) 90% (88%/91%) 20% (24%/16%)
The University of Texas at Arlington
24,623 (10,879/13,744) 19,675 (8,551/11,124) 5,202 (2,465/2,737) 80% (79%/81%) 26% (29%/20%)
Average15,587 (6,754/6,754)12,784 (5,431/7,353)3,192 (1,509/1,683)82.02% (80.4%/108.9%)24.96% (27.8%/22.9%)

SAT Scores Comparison

The average SAT score of selected colleges is 1075. By subject, the average score of the SAT EBRW(Evidence-based Reading and Writing) is 540 and the average SAT Math score is 535.
The University of Texas at Arlington has the highest SAT scores of 1,120 and University of Houston-Downtown has the lowest SAT scores of 1,030 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 Houston-Downtown
41%
(487)
1030520510
The University of Texas at Arlington
70%
(3,638)
1120560560
Average55.50% 1075540535

*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 21. By subject, the average ACT English score is 21 and the ACT math score is 20.
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 Houston-Downtown
4%
(45)
191917
The University of Texas at Arlington
12%
(599)
232222
Average8.00% 212120

*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 Houston-Downtown
✔✔ ✔✔ ✗✗ ✓✔
The University of Texas at Arlington
✔✓ ✔✓ ✗✗ ✓✔

✔: 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)