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UCSC San Diego State San Francisco State UC Merced UCI UCSD San Jose State ASU USD SCU UC Davis Cal State Long Beach| University of California Riverside | University of San Francisco | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UC Riverside | USF | ||
| Location | Riverside, CA | San Francisco, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 26,809 | 9,688 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #272 | #137 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Roman Catholic | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ucr.edu | usfca.edu | ||
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Costs |
UC Riverside | USF | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,564 | $54,980 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,636 | $54,980 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,333 | $16,550 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $14,487 | $42,953 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $22,042 | $30,916 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 75% | 96% |
Admission |
UC Riverside | USF | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 54,683 | 23,103 | ||
| Admitted | 37,563 | 16,444 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.7% | 71.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 14.8% | 9.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.57 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/31 | 27/31 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1280 | 1210/1410 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Nov 30, 2023 | Jan 15, 2024 |
Academics |
UC Riverside | USF | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 24:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UC Riverside | USF | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 70% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,200 | $70,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 73% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,109 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $197 | $258 |
Diversity |
UC Riverside | USF | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 35% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 65% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 13% | 27% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 36% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 7% | ||
| % International | 4% | 19% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
UC Riverside | USF | ||
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| % In-State | 94% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 2% | 34% | ||
Campus |
UC Riverside | USF | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of California Riverside is larger than than USF based on total student enrollment (26,809 students vs. 9,688 students)
UC Riverside vs. USF Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UC Riverside or USF?
- University of San Francisco is 375.4% more expensive to attend than UC Riverside for in-state tuition ($54,980.00 vs. $11,564.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32% higher at USF than University of California Riverside ($54,980.00 vs. $41,636.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of California Riverside than USF ($14,487 vs. $42,953)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of San Francisco are 4.7% lower than costs at University of California Riverside ($16,550 vs. $17,333)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of San Francisco than University of California Riverside (96% vs. 75%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of San Francisco students is 40.3% larger than aid received University of California Riverside ($30,916 vs. $22,042)
UC Riverside vs. USF Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UC Riverside or USF? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USF or UC Riverside .
- The average SAT score at University of San Francisco (1172) is 53 points higher than at UC Riverside (1119)
- Incoming UC Riverside students have at the same average ACT score (26) as students at USF (26)
- Accepted freshman UC Riverside students have a 0.27 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at USF (3.57)
- USF has a higher acceptance rate (71.2%) than UC Riverside (68.7%)
UC Riverside vs. USF Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UC Riverside or USF? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between USF and UC Riverside.
- The graduation rate at USF is higher than University of California Riverside (70% vs. 67%)
- Graduates from University of San Francisco earn on average $18,200 more per year than UC Riverside graduates after ten years. ($70,400 vs. $52,200)
- University of California Riverside students graduate with a $5,891 lower median federal student loan debt than USF graduates. ($19,109 vs. $25,000)
- UC Riverside graduates are paying $61 less per month on federal student loans than USF graduates. ($197 vs. $258)
- More USF graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UC Riverside students, three years after graduation. (73% vs. 65%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/