College comparison

UC Riverside vs University of Illinois Chicago

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 Illinois Chicago Chicago, IL
Acceptance rateUniversity of California-Riverside is more selective	76%	77%
SAT (25–75)	—	1130–1350
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	22,593	22,170
Avg net price	$14,304	$10,974
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public
Location	Riverside, CA	Chicago, IL

Quick answers

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

University of California-Riverside is more selective: University of California-Riverside's acceptance rate is approximately 76% and University of Illinois Chicago's is approximately 77% (estimates from public and primary sources).

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

The middle-50% SAT range is — at University of California-Riverside and 1130–1350 at University of Illinois Chicago. 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.