Add a college to compare up to four schools
Frequently compared to these colleges. Click a college to add to the comparison.
UCSC San Diego State UC Merced UCI UCSD San Jose State ASU UC Davis Cal State Long Beach UCSB Chapman Cal State Fullerton| University of Alaska Anchorage | University of California Riverside | College 3 | College 4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
 |
|||
| Remove | Remove | +Add | +Add | |
Overview |
UAA | UC Riverside | ||
| Location | Anchorage, AK | Riverside, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 10,796 | 26,426 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #265 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | alaska.edu | ucr.edu | ||
| Team Colors |
Costs |
UAA | UC Riverside | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $6,192 | $11,834 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition (Out of State) | $19,776 | $42,611 | ||
| Room & Board | $12,412 | $19,433 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,931 | $13,533 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,545 | $21,566 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 76% | 70% |
Admission |
UAA | UC Riverside | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,277 | 62,807 | ||
| Admitted | 2,845 | 39,758 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 66.5%Open | 63.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 45.9%Open | 13.9% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.39 | 3.84 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 22/31 | |||
| SAT Range | 1080/1280 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Aug 15, 2026 | Nov 30, 2025 |
Academics |
UAA | UC Riverside | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | 23:1 | ||
| Popular Majors |
|
|
||
Outcomes |
UAA | UC Riverside | ||
| Graduation Rate | 25% | 67% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,900 | $52,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 55% | 65% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $18,704 | $19,109 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $193 | $197 |
Diversity |
UAA | UC Riverside | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % Men | 2% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 4% | 5% | ||
| Racial Diversity | High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 57% | 13% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 8% | 36% | ||
| % Native American | 6% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 11% | 4% | ||
| % International | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 4% | 1% |
Students |
UAA | UC Riverside | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| % In-State | 92% | 95% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 6% | 1% | ||
Campus |
UAA | UC Riverside | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of California Riverside is larger than than UAA based on total student enrollment (26,426 students vs. 10,796 students)
UAA vs. UC Riverside Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UAA or UC Riverside?
- University of California Riverside is 91.1% more expensive to attend than UAA for in-state tuition ($11,834.00 vs. $6,192.00)
- Out of state tuition is 115.5% higher at UC Riverside than University of Alaska Anchorage ($42,611.00 vs. $19,776.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of California Riverside than UAA ($13,533 vs. $13,931)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Alaska Anchorage are 56.6% lower than costs at University of California Riverside ($12,412 vs. $19,433)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Alaska Anchorage than University of California Riverside (76% vs. 70%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of California Riverside students is 185.8% larger than aid received University of Alaska Anchorage ($21,566 vs. $7,545)
UAA vs. UC Riverside Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UAA or UC Riverside? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UC Riverside or UAA .
- Accepted freshman UC Riverside students have a 0.45 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at UAA (3.39)
- UAA has a higher acceptance rate (66.5%) than UC Riverside (63.3%)
UAA vs. UC Riverside Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UAA or UC Riverside? 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 UC Riverside and UAA.
- The graduation rate at UC Riverside is higher than University of Alaska Anchorage (67% vs. 25%)
- Graduates from University of California Riverside earn on average $3,300 more per year than UAA graduates after ten years. ($52,200 vs. $48,900)
- University of Alaska Anchorage students graduate with a $405 lower median federal student loan debt than UC Riverside graduates. ($18,704 vs. $19,109)
- UAA graduates are paying $4 less per month on federal student loans than UC Riverside graduates. ($193 vs. $197)
- More UC Riverside graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UAA students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 55%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/