College comparison

University of Puerto Rico vs University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo

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 Bayamon, PR	University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo Arecibo, PR
Acceptance rateUniversity of Puerto Rico is more selective	35%	59%
SAT (25–75)	—	—
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	2,851	2,669
Avg net price	$8,484	$10,680
Median earnings (10 yr)University of Puerto Rico reports higher median earnings	$34,409	$30,512
Graduation rate	37%	52%
Median debt	$5,500	$4,500
Economic mobility	—	—
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public

Quick answers

Is University of Puerto Rico or University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo harder to get into?

University of Puerto Rico is more selective: University of Puerto Rico's acceptance rate is approximately 35% and University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo's is approximately 59% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for University of Puerto Rico vs University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo?

The middle-50% SAT range is — at University of Puerto Rico and — at University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo. 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.