College comparison

University of Arkansas 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	University of Arkansas Fayetteville, AR	UC Riverside Riverside, CA
Acceptance rateUniversity of Arkansas is more selective	74%	76%
SAT (25–75)	1030–1220	—
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	28,677	22,593
Avg net price	$18,209	$14,304
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public
Location	Fayetteville, AR	Riverside, CA

Quick answers

Is University of Arkansas or University of California-Riverside harder to get into?

University of Arkansas is more selective: University of Arkansas's acceptance rate is approximately 74% and University of California-Riverside's is approximately 76% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for University of Arkansas vs University of California-Riverside?

The middle-50% SAT range is 1030–1220 at University of Arkansas 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.