College comparison

UC Riverside vs Wayne 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	Wayne State University Detroit, MI
Acceptance rateUniversity of California-Riverside is more selective	76%	81%
SAT (25–75)	—	1060–1270
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	22,593	15,587
Avg net price	$14,304	$12,766
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public
Location	Riverside, CA	Detroit, MI

Quick answers

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

University of California-Riverside is more selective: University of California-Riverside's acceptance rate is approximately 76% and Wayne State University's is approximately 81% (estimates from public and primary sources).

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

The middle-50% SAT range is — at University of California-Riverside and 1060–1270 at Wayne 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.