College comparison

Indiana 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	Indiana Bloomington, IN	UC Riverside Riverside, CA
Acceptance rateUniversity of California-Riverside is more selective	78%	76%
SAT (25–75)	1170–1400	—
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	37,806	22,593
Avg net price	$16,264	$14,304
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public
Location	Bloomington, IN	Riverside, CA

Quick answers

Is Indiana University-Bloomington or University of California-Riverside harder to get into?

University of California-Riverside is more selective: Indiana University-Bloomington'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 Indiana University-Bloomington vs University of California-Riverside?

The middle-50% SAT range is 1170–1400 at Indiana University-Bloomington 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.