Rutgers University, Camden is the more selective of the two, admitting 77.7% of applicants versus 88.5% at University of California, Riverside. For a family earning $48,001–$75,000, the average net price is about $12,688 per year at Rutgers University, Camden versus $13,111 at University of California, Riverside. Rutgers University, Camden's yield rate is 6.2%, versus 12.7% at University of California, Riverside.
| Metric | Rutgers University, Camden | University of California, Riverside |
|---|---|---|
| Overall acceptance rate | 77.7% | 88.5% |
| SAT middle 50% | 1050–1300 | 1100–1320 |
| Avg unweighted GPA | 3.7 | 3.7 |
| Yield rate | 6.2% | 12.7% |
| Class size | 531 | 6,686 |
| Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income | $12,688 | $13,111 |
| Net price, over $110,000 income | $23,914 | $30,393 |
Admissions and cost data as of July 3, 2026 (CDS 2025–26 cycle), from the most recent Common Data Set, IPEDS, and College Scorecard. Rows appear only where both colleges report the statistic.
Yes. Rutgers University, Camden admits 77.7% of applicants, compared with 88.5% at University of California, Riverside, making it the harder school to get into, based on the most recent Common Data Set.
For a family earning $48,001–$75,000, the average net price is about $12,688 per year at Rutgers University, Camden and $13,111 at University of California, Riverside, so Rutgers University, Camden is the lower-cost option at that income level (source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard/IPEDS data).
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