College comparison

The University of Texas at Arlington 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	The University of Texas at Arlington Arlington, TX	UC Riverside Riverside, CA
Acceptance rateUniversity of California-Riverside is more selective	80%	76%
SAT (25–75)	1010–1240	—
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	32,294	22,593
Avg net price	$13,951	$14,304
Median earnings (10 yr)UC Riverside reports higher median earnings	$63,199	$67,699
Graduation rate	54%	76%
Median debt	$17,527	$17,500
Economic mobility	—	6.0%
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public

Quick answers

Is The University of Texas at Arlington or University of California-Riverside harder to get into?

University of California-Riverside is more selective: The University of Texas at Arlington's acceptance rate is approximately 80% and University of California-Riverside's is approximately 76% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for The University of Texas at Arlington vs University of California-Riverside?

The middle-50% SAT range is 1010–1240 at The University of Texas at Arlington 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.