College comparison

UC Riverside vs Washington State

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	Washington State Pullman, WA
Acceptance rateUniversity of California-Riverside is more selective	76%	87%
SAT (25–75)	—	—
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	22,593	21,099
Avg net price	$14,304	$14,971
Median earnings (10 yr)Washington State reports higher median earnings	$67,699	$68,905
Graduation rate	76%	61%
Median debt	$17,500	$19,500
Economic mobility	6.0%	1.5%
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public

Quick answers

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

University of California-Riverside is more selective: University of California-Riverside's acceptance rate is approximately 76% and Washington State University's is approximately 87% (estimates from public and primary sources).

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

The middle-50% SAT range is — at University of California-Riverside and — at Washington 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.