College comparison

UC Riverside vs Kentucky

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	Kentucky Lexington, KY
Acceptance rateUniversity of California-Riverside is more selective	76%	93%
SAT (25–75)	—	1070–1290
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	22,593	24,763
Avg net price	$14,304	$18,851
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public
Location	Riverside, CA	Lexington, KY

Quick answers

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

University of California-Riverside is more selective: University of California-Riverside's acceptance rate is approximately 76% and University of Kentucky's is approximately 93% (estimates from public and primary sources).

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

The middle-50% SAT range is — at University of California-Riverside and 1070–1290 at University of Kentucky. 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.