Baylor University is the more selective of the two, admitting 51.0% of applicants versus 75.8% at University of Houston. For a family earning $48,001–$75,000, the average net price is about $33,902 per year at Baylor University versus $12,528 at University of Houston. Admitted students post SAT middle-50% ranges of 1160–1340 at Baylor University and 1170–1330 at University of Houston.
| Metric | Baylor University | University of Houston |
|---|---|---|
| Overall acceptance rate | 51.0% | 75.8% |
| SAT middle 50% | 1160–1340 | 1170–1330 |
| Avg unweighted GPA | 3.64 | 3.49 |
| Yield rate | 15.1% | 27.0% |
| Class size | 3,317 | 5,652 |
| Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income | $33,902 | $12,528 |
| Net price, over $110,000 income | $47,895 | $23,811 |
Admissions and cost data as of July 3, 2026 (CDS 2024–25 cycle), from the most recent Common Data Set, IPEDS, and College Scorecard. Rows appear only where both colleges report the statistic.
Yes. Baylor University admits 51.0% of applicants, compared with 75.8% at University of Houston, making it the harder school to get into, based on the most recent Common Data Set.
For a family earning $48,001–$75,000, the average net price is about $33,902 per year at Baylor University and $12,528 at University of Houston, so University of Houston is the lower-cost option at that income level (source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard/IPEDS data).
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