College comparison

DeVry University-Illinois 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	DeVry University-Illinois Lisle, IL	UC Riverside Riverside, CA
Acceptance rateUniversity of California-Riverside is more selective	98%	76%
SAT (25–75)	700–1030	—
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	27,825	22,593
Avg net price	$30,770	$14,304
Test policy	—	—
Type	Private (for-profit)	Public
Location	Lisle, IL	Riverside, CA

Quick answers

Is DeVry University-Illinois or University of California-Riverside harder to get into?

University of California-Riverside is more selective: DeVry University-Illinois'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 DeVry University-Illinois vs University of California-Riverside?

The middle-50% SAT range is 700–1030 at DeVry University-Illinois 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.