College comparison

San Francisco State 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	San Francisco State University San Francisco, CA	UC Riverside Riverside, CA
Acceptance rateUniversity of California-Riverside is more selective	96%	76%
SAT (25–75)	—	—
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	18,639	22,593
Avg net price	$12,278	$14,304
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public
Location	San Francisco, CA	Riverside, CA

Quick answers

Is San Francisco State University or University of California-Riverside harder to get into?

University of California-Riverside is more selective: San Francisco State University's acceptance rate is approximately 96% and University of California-Riverside's is approximately 76% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for San Francisco State University vs University of California-Riverside?

The middle-50% SAT range is — at San Francisco State 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.