College comparison

University of Rhode Island 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	University of Rhode Island Kingston, RI	West Chester University of Pennsylvania West Chester, PA
Acceptance rateUniversity of Rhode Island is more selective	72%	78%
SAT (25–75)	1020–1280	1100–1270
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	13,381	14,164
Avg net price	$21,440	$23,331
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public
Location	Kingston, RI	West Chester, PA

Quick answers

Is University of Rhode Island or West Chester University of Pennsylvania harder to get into?

University of Rhode Island is more selective: University of Rhode Island's acceptance rate is approximately 72% 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 Rhode Island vs West Chester University of Pennsylvania?

The middle-50% SAT range is 1020–1280 at University of Rhode Island 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.