College comparison

University at Albany vs UC Riverside

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 at Albany Albany, NY	UC Riverside Riverside, CA
Acceptance rateUniversity at Albany is more selective	69%	76%
SAT (25–75)	—	—
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	12,564	22,593
Avg net price	$17,167	$14,304
Median earnings (10 yr)University at Albany reports higher median earnings	$67,979	$67,699
Graduation rate	61%	76%
Median debt	$19,500	$17,500
Economic mobility	—	6.0%
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public

Quick answers

Is University at Albany or University of California-Riverside harder to get into?

University at Albany is more selective: University at Albany's acceptance rate is approximately 69% and University of California-Riverside's is approximately 76% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for University at Albany vs University of California-Riverside?

The middle-50% SAT range is — at University at Albany and — at University of California-Riverside. 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.