College comparison

Grand Canyon 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	Grand Canyon University Phoenix, AZ	UC Riverside Riverside, CA
Acceptance rateUniversity of California-Riverside is more selective	79%	76%
SAT (25–75)	1006–1113	—
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	73,371	22,593
Avg net price	$22,472	$14,304
Test policy	—	—
Type	Private (nonprofit)	Public
Location	Phoenix, AZ	Riverside, CA

Quick answers

Is Grand Canyon University or University of California-Riverside harder to get into?

University of California-Riverside is more selective: Grand Canyon University's acceptance rate is approximately 79% and University of California-Riverside's is approximately 76% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for Grand Canyon University vs University of California-Riverside?

The middle-50% SAT range is 1006–1113 at Grand Canyon 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.