College comparison

UC Riverside vs Minnesota

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	Minnesota Minneapolis, MN
Acceptance rateUniversity of California-Riverside is more selective	76%	80%
SAT (25–75)	—	1300–1500
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	22,593	31,855
Avg net price	$14,304	$16,778
Median earnings (10 yr)Minnesota reports higher median earnings	$67,699	$69,020
Graduation rate	76%	85%
Median debt	$17,500	$19,500
Economic mobility	6.0%	—
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public

Quick answers

Is University of California-Riverside or University of Minnesota-Twin Cities harder to get into?

University of California-Riverside is more selective: University of California-Riverside's acceptance rate is approximately 76% and University of Minnesota-Twin Cities's is approximately 80% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for University of California-Riverside vs University of Minnesota-Twin Cities?

The middle-50% SAT range is — at University of California-Riverside and 1300–1500 at University of Minnesota-Twin Cities. 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.