College comparison

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley 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 Rio Grande Valley Edinburg, TX	UC Riverside Riverside, CA
Acceptance rateUniversity of California-Riverside is more selective	94%	76%
SAT (25–75)	880–1090	—
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	28,666	22,593
Avg net price	$4,831	$14,304
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public
Location	Edinburg, TX	Riverside, CA

Quick answers

Is The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley or University of California-Riverside harder to get into?

University of California-Riverside is more selective: The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley's acceptance rate is approximately 94% 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 Rio Grande Valley vs University of California-Riverside?

The middle-50% SAT range is 880–1090 at The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley 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.