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University of California-RiversideRiverside, CA
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California State University-NorthridgeNorthridge, CA
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Rankings*
#21 in Federal Region IX Universities
Public, four-years
Research University (very high research activity)
School TypePublic, four-years
Master's College and University (larger programs)
Offered Degrees
Bachelor's
Master's
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Offered DegreeBachelor's
Post-BS Certificate
Master's
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
2024 Tuition & Fees
expensive$14,170 California Residents
$44,947 Out-of-State
Undergraduate Tuitioncheaper$7,095 California Residents
$18,975 Out-of-State
expensive$14,366 California Residents
$29,468 Out-of-State
Graduate Tuitioncheaper$8,529 California Residents
$18,033 Out-of-State
More$20,324Average Financial Aid AmountLess$9,447
Admission
Tighter68.69%Acceptance RateEasier91.23%
Lower14.84%Yield
(Enrollment Rate)
Favorable20.99%
High School GPA
High School Record
Completion of College Preparatory Program
English Proficiency Test
Application Requirements
(Required or Considered)
High School GPA
High School Record
Completion of College Preparatory Program
English Proficiency Test
Dual Credits
Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Credit for Military Training
Accepted CreditsDual Credits
Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Credits for Life Experiences
Credit for Military Training
Enrollment
Smaller26,809Total EnrollmentLarger37,579
Smaller22,911Undergraduate Student PopulationLarger32,181
Smaller3,898Graduate Student PopulationLarger5,398
Smaller145Online Student PopulationLarger3,333
Completion & Outcomes
Higher76%Graduate RateLower55%
Higher15%Transfer-out RateLower5%
Higher87%Retention RateLower75%
Special Learning Opportunity
Study Abroad
Evening/Weekend College
Teacher Certificate
Special learning OpportunityROTC
Study Abroad
Teacher Certificate
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 8,600)Campus Housing✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 3,416)
Board/Meal Plan✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,642)
Faculties
24 to 1Student to Faculty Ratio24 to 1
1,211Number of faculties1,943
Higher$140,862Average Faculty SalaryLower$99,651
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.