College comparison

UCLA 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	UCLA Los Angeles, CA	UC Riverside Riverside, CA
Acceptance rateUniversity of California-Los Angeles is more selective	9%	76%
SAT (25–75)	—	—
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	33,475	22,593
Avg net price	$12,548	$14,304
Median earnings (10 yr)UCLA reports higher median earnings	$82,511	$67,699
Graduation rate	93%	76%
Median debt	$14,000	$17,500
Economic mobility	5.6%	6.0%
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public

Quick answers

Is University of California-Los Angeles or University of California-Riverside harder to get into?

University of California-Los Angeles is more selective: University of California-Los Angeles's acceptance rate is approximately 9% and University of California-Riverside's is approximately 76% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for University of California-Los Angeles vs University of California-Riverside?

The middle-50% SAT range is — at University of California-Los Angeles 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.