College comparison

UC Riverside vs Western Kentucky 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	Western Kentucky University Bowling Green, KY
Acceptance rateUniversity of California-Riverside is more selective	76%	94%
SAT (25–75)	—	840–1050
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	22,593	12,155
Avg net price	$14,304	$10,990
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public
Location	Riverside, CA	Bowling Green, KY

Quick answers

Is University of California-Riverside or Western Kentucky University harder to get into?

University of California-Riverside is more selective: University of California-Riverside's acceptance rate is approximately 76% and Western Kentucky University's is approximately 94% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for University of California-Riverside vs Western Kentucky University?

The middle-50% SAT range is — at University of California-Riverside and 840–1050 at Western Kentucky 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.