College comparison

American River College vs UC San Diego

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	American River College Sacramento, CA	UC San Diego La Jolla, CA
Acceptance rate	—	27%
SAT (25–75)	—	—
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	25,621	34,948
Avg net price	$7,999	$12,470
Median earnings (10 yr)UC San Diego reports higher median earnings	$40,162	$84,943
Graduation rate	—	86%
Median debt	$9,625	$15,500
Economic mobility	—	4.8%
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public
Location	Sacramento, CA

Quick answers

Is American River College or University of California-San Diego harder to get into?

Acceptance-rate data for one or both schools is incomplete, so a direct selectivity comparison isn't available yet.

What SAT score do you need for American River College vs University of California-San Diego?

The middle-50% SAT range is — at American River College and — at University of California-San Diego. 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.