College comparison

Friends University vs University of Silicon Valley

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	Friends University Wichita, KS	University of Silicon Valley San Jose, CA
Acceptance rateUniversity of Silicon Valley is more selective	55%	51%
SAT (25–75)	960–1090	—
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	1,048	455
Avg net price	$27,715	$27,815
Test policy	—	—
Type	Private (nonprofit)	Private (for-profit)
Location	Wichita, KS	San Jose, CA

Quick answers

Is Friends University or University of Silicon Valley harder to get into?

University of Silicon Valley is more selective: Friends University's acceptance rate is approximately 55% and University of Silicon Valley's is approximately 51% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for Friends University vs University of Silicon Valley?

The middle-50% SAT range is 960–1090 at Friends University and — at University of Silicon Valley. 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.