College comparison

Sonoran Desert Institute vs University of La Verne

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	S Sonoran Desert Institute Tempe, AZ	University of La Verne La Verne, CA
Acceptance rate	—	71%
SAT (25–75)	—	986–1236
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	5,435	3,050
Avg net price	$20,678	$20,161
Test policy	—	—
Type	Private (for-profit)	Private (nonprofit)
Location	Tempe, AZ	La Verne, CA

Quick answers

Is Sonoran Desert Institute or University of La Verne harder to get into?

Acceptance-rate data for one or both schools is incomplete, so a direct selectivity comparison isn't available yet.

What SAT score do you need for Sonoran Desert Institute vs University of La Verne?

The middle-50% SAT range is — at Sonoran Desert Institute and 986–1236 at University of La Verne. 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.