The next list compares two colleges briefly in important perspectives. You can compare two colleges with comprehensive information on the full comparison page.
  • Both schools are four-years, public schools.
  • UC Riverside has more expensive tuition & fees ($44,947) than CSUN ($18,975).
  • It is harder to admit to UC Riverside than CSUN.
  • CSUN has more students with 37,579 students while UC Riverside has 26,809 students.
  • UC Riverside has more full-time faculties with 1,051 faculties while CSUN has 906 full-time faculties.
The following table compares the two rival schools - California State University-Northridge and University of California-Riverside.
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CSUNvs.UC Riverside
Northridge, CaliforniaLocationRiverside, California
Four-years, PublicSchool Typefour-years, Public
Doctor's degreeHighest Degree OfferedDoctor's degree
Master's College and University (larger programs)Carnegie ClassificationResearch University (very high research activity)
In-State$7,095
Out-Of-State$18,975
2024 Tuition & Fees
In-State$14,170
Out-Of-State$44,947
75%% Receiving Financial Aid78%
$9,447Average Amount of Financial Aid$20,324
91.23 %Acceptance Rates68.69 %
20.99 %Yield (Enrollment Rates)14.84 %
-SAT Score-
-ACT Score-
55 %Graduation Rate76 %
5 %Transfer-out Rate15 %
75 %Retention Rate87 %
37,579Student Population26,809
906Number of Faculties1,051
24 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio24 to 1
Distance Learning (Online Classes), ROTC, Study Abroad, Teacher CertificationSpecial Learning OpportunitiesDistance Learning (Online Classes), Study Abroad, Weekend/Evening College, Teacher Certification
Academic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services, On-campus daycareOn Campus Student ServicesAcademic/career counseling service, Employment services, Placement services, On-campus daycare

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