College comparison

Colorado State University Global 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	Colorado State University Global Denver, CO	UC Riverside Riverside, CA
Acceptance rateUniversity of California-Riverside is more selective	98%	76%
SAT (25–75)	—	—
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	6,563	22,593
Avg net price	$16,510	$14,304
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public
Location	Denver, CO	Riverside, CA

Quick answers

Is Colorado State University Global or University of California-Riverside harder to get into?

University of California-Riverside is more selective: Colorado State University Global's acceptance rate is approximately 98% and University of California-Riverside's is approximately 76% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for Colorado State University Global vs University of California-Riverside?

The middle-50% SAT range is — at Colorado State University Global 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.