College comparison

Metropolitan State University of Denver 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	Metropolitan State University of Denver Denver, CO	UC Riverside Riverside, CA
Acceptance rateUniversity of California-Riverside is more selective	99%	76%
SAT (25–75)	880–1130	—
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	15,002	22,593
Avg net price	$15,327	$14,304
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public
Location	Denver, CO	Riverside, CA

Quick answers

Is Metropolitan State University of Denver or University of California-Riverside harder to get into?

University of California-Riverside is more selective: Metropolitan State University of Denver's acceptance rate is approximately 99% and University of California-Riverside's is approximately 76% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for Metropolitan State University of Denver vs University of California-Riverside?

The middle-50% SAT range is 880–1130 at Metropolitan State University of Denver 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.