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With a 53.2% admission rate, UPR-Rio Piedras represents a moderately competitive option that most academically prepared students can access, though backup options remain valuable for comprehensive planning.
These schools offer higher acceptance rates while delivering comparable career outcomes.
For similar programs with higher acceptance rates, consider University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon (92.5% acceptance, $34,409 median earnings) just 7 miles away, offering comparable outcomes with much easier admission. University of the Virgin Islands admits 97.4% of applicants with $38,681 median earnings, providing stronger outcomes than UPR-Rio Piedras with virtually guaranteed admission.
Strong options in the same region with comparable academic profiles.
Students wanting to remain in Puerto Rico can consider University of Puerto Rico at Ponce (56.1% acceptance, $31,394 earnings) 46 miles south for similar selectivity with slightly lower outcomes. University of Puerto Rico at Cayey (95.8% acceptance, $30,958 earnings) offers much easier admission 21 miles away with comparable program options.
Schools with comparable admission profiles — useful for building a balanced list.
Other moderately selective options include University of Puerto Rico at Ponce (56.1% acceptance) with similar admission standards and University of Puerto Rico-Humacao (58.5% acceptance) for comparable selectivity. These alternatives maintain similar academic standards while providing different campus environments within the UPR system.
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