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UCSC San Diego State ECU UC Merced UNC Charlotte UCI UCSD San Jose State ASU UNCW UC Davis Cal State Long Beach| University of California Riverside | University of North Carolina at Greensboro | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UC Riverside | UNCG | ||
| Location | Riverside, CA | Greensboro, NC | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 26,426 | 17,743 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #265 | #692 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ucr.edu | uncg.edu | ||
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Costs |
UC Riverside | UNCG | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,834 | $4,422 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,611 | $20,168 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,433 | $10,534 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $13,533 | $10,592 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,566 | $8,921 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 70% | 83% |
Admission |
UC Riverside | UNCG | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 62,807 | 12,379 | ||
| Admitted | 39,758 | 11,120 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 63.3% | 89.8% | ||
| Enrolled % | 13.9% | 23.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.84 | 3.59 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Average | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 22/31 | 22/27 | ||
| SAT Range | 1080/1280 | 1100/1280 | ||
| 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, 2025 | Mar 1, 2026 |
Academics |
UC Riverside | UNCG | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 23:1 | 17:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UC Riverside | UNCG | ||
| Graduation Rate | 67% | 53% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $52,200 | $39,100 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 65% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $19,109 | $22,737 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $197 | $235 |
Diversity |
UC Riverside | UNCG | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 6% | ||
| % Women | 5% | 14% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 13% | 52% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 28% | ||
| % Hispanic | 36% | 8% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 4% | 4% | ||
| % International | 4% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 0% |
Students |
UC Riverside | UNCG | ||
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| % In-State | 95% | 93% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 1% | 5% | ||
Campus |
UC Riverside | UNCG | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of California Riverside is larger than than UNCG based on total student enrollment (26,426 students vs. 17,743 students)
UC Riverside vs. UNCG Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UC Riverside or UNCG?
- University of California Riverside is 167.6% more expensive to attend than UNCG for in-state tuition ($11,834.00 vs. $4,422.00)
- Out of state tuition is 111.3% higher at UC Riverside than University of North Carolina at Greensboro ($42,611.00 vs. $20,168.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of North Carolina at Greensboro than UC Riverside ($10,592 vs. $13,533)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of North Carolina at Greensboro are 84.5% lower than costs at University of California Riverside ($10,534 vs. $19,433)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of North Carolina at Greensboro than University of California Riverside (83% vs. 70%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of California Riverside students is 141.7% larger than aid received University of North Carolina at Greensboro ($21,566 vs. $8,921)
UC Riverside vs. UNCG Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UC Riverside or UNCG? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UNCG or UC Riverside .
- The average SAT score at University of California Riverside (1119) is 84 points higher than at UNCG (1035)
- Incoming UC Riverside students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (26) than students at UNCG (23)
- Accepted freshman UC Riverside students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.84) than students at UNCG (3.59)
- UNCG has a higher acceptance rate (89.8%) than UC Riverside (63.3%)
UC Riverside vs. UNCG Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UC Riverside or UNCG? 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 UNCG and UC Riverside.
- The graduation rate at UC Riverside is higher than University of North Carolina at Greensboro (67% vs. 53%)
- Graduates from University of California Riverside earn on average $13,100 more per year than UNCG graduates after ten years. ($52,200 vs. $39,100)
- University of California Riverside students graduate with a $3,628 lower median federal student loan debt than UNCG graduates. ($19,109 vs. $22,737)
- UC Riverside graduates are paying $38 less per month on federal student loans than UNCG graduates. ($197 vs. $235)
- More UC Riverside graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UNCG students, three years after graduation. (65% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/