Riverside, CA · Santa Cruz, CA · Source: IPEDS federal database
| University of California-Riverside | University of California-Santa Cruz | |
|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 63.3% | 62.5% |
| In-State Tuition | $14,170 | $14,560 |
| Out-of-State Tuition | $44,947 | $45,337 |
| Average Net Price | $13,533 | $16,526 |
| Graduation Rate | 77.0% | 74.0% |
GradFax Analysis
Both are competitive to get into. University of California-Riverside accepts 63.3% of applicants; University of California-Santa Cruz accepts 62.5%. Tuition is close: $14,170 at University of California-Riverside, $14,560 at University of California-Santa Cruz. University of California-Riverside graduates 77% of students in 6 years. University of California-Santa Cruz graduates 74%.
Bottom Line
Both are solid options. Get the actual aid estimates from each school and compare them side by side. The averages above won't tell your specific story.
Source: IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
University of California-Santa Cruz. It accepts 62.5% of applicants, per IPEDS data.
Source: IPEDS
University of California-Riverside, on average. After aid, students pay $13,533/year versus $16,526/year. Your number depends on your aid package.
Source: IPEDS
University of California-Riverside: 77% of students finish in 6 years. University of California-Santa Cruz is at 74%.
Source: IPEDS
Data from IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), a federal database maintained by the U.S. Department of Education. Figures represent the most recent available academic year.