College comparison

UC Riverside vs University of Colorado Colorado Springs

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	UC Riverside Riverside, CA	University of Colorado Colorado Springs Colorado Springs, CO
Acceptance rateUniversity of California-Riverside is more selective	76%	97%
SAT (25–75)	—	1010–1220
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	22,593	8,697
Avg net price	$14,304	$15,788
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public
Location	Riverside, CA	Colorado Springs, CO

Quick answers

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

University of California-Riverside is more selective: University of California-Riverside's acceptance rate is approximately 76% and University of Colorado Colorado Springs's is approximately 97% (estimates from public and primary sources).

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

The middle-50% SAT range is — at University of California-Riverside and 1010–1220 at University of Colorado Colorado Springs. 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.