College comparison

Eastern Kentucky University 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	Eastern Kentucky University Richmond, KY	UC Riverside Riverside, CA
Acceptance rateUniversity of California-Riverside is more selective	78%	76%
SAT (25–75)	880–1080	—
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	12,318	22,593
Avg net price	$11,040	$14,304
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public
Location	Richmond, KY	Riverside, CA

Quick answers

Is Eastern Kentucky University or University of California-Riverside harder to get into?

University of California-Riverside is more selective: Eastern Kentucky University's acceptance rate is approximately 78% and University of California-Riverside's is approximately 76% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for Eastern Kentucky University vs University of California-Riverside?

The middle-50% SAT range is 880–1080 at Eastern Kentucky University 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.