College comparison

University of Puerto Rico at Ponce vs University of the Virgin Islands

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 of Puerto Rico at Ponce Ponce, PR	University of the Virgin Islands Charlotte Amalie, VI
Acceptance rateUniversity of Puerto Rico at Ponce is more selective	52%	99%
SAT (25–75)	—	783–1030
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	2,278	1,518
Avg net price	$10,990	$7,469
Median earnings (10 yr)University of the Virgin Islands reports higher median earnings	$31,394	$38,681
Graduation rate	46%	28%
Median debt	$5,500	$16,800
Economic mobility	—	—
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public

Quick answers

Is University of Puerto Rico at Ponce or University of the Virgin Islands harder to get into?

University of Puerto Rico at Ponce is more selective: University of Puerto Rico at Ponce's acceptance rate is approximately 52% and University of the Virgin Islands's is approximately 99% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for University of Puerto Rico at Ponce vs University of the Virgin Islands?

The middle-50% SAT range is — at University of Puerto Rico at Ponce and 783–1030 at University of the Virgin Islands. 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.