College comparison

UC Riverside vs Utah State University

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	Utah State University Logan, UT
Acceptance rateUniversity of California-Riverside is more selective	76%	92%
SAT (25–75)	—	1070–1290
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	22,593	20,272
Avg net price	$14,304	$14,936
Median earnings (10 yr)UC Riverside reports higher median earnings	$67,699	$54,022
Graduation rate	76%	59%
Median debt	$17,500	$14,340
Economic mobility	6.0%	0.6%
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public

Quick answers

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

University of California-Riverside is more selective: University of California-Riverside's acceptance rate is approximately 76% and Utah State University's is approximately 92% (estimates from public and primary sources).

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

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