College comparison

UC Riverside vs West Chester University of Pennsylvania

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	West Chester University of Pennsylvania West Chester, PA
Acceptance rateUniversity of California-Riverside is more selective	76%	78%
SAT (25–75)	—	1100–1270
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	22,593	14,164
Avg net price	$14,304	$23,331
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public
Location	Riverside, CA	West Chester, PA

Quick answers

Is University of California-Riverside or West Chester University of Pennsylvania harder to get into?

University of California-Riverside is more selective: University of California-Riverside's acceptance rate is approximately 76% and West Chester University of Pennsylvania's is approximately 78% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for University of California-Riverside vs West Chester University of Pennsylvania?

The middle-50% SAT range is — at University of California-Riverside and 1100–1270 at West Chester University of Pennsylvania. 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.