College comparison

Eastern Washington 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 Washington University Cheney, WA	UC Riverside Riverside, CA
Acceptance rateUniversity of California-Riverside is more selective	91%	76%
SAT (25–75)	—	—
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	6,222	22,593
Avg net price	$13,886	$14,304
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public
Location	Cheney, WA	Riverside, CA

Quick answers

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

University of California-Riverside is more selective: Eastern Washington University's acceptance rate is approximately 91% and University of California-Riverside's is approximately 76% (estimates from public and primary sources).

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

The middle-50% SAT range is — at Eastern Washington 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.