- University of California-Los Angeles (UCLA) is a public school while Stanford University is a private school.
- Both schools are located in California.
- Stanford University has more expensive tuition of $62,484 than UCLA ($44,524).
- Stanford University has tighter acceptance rate of 4.73% than UCLA (16.10%).
- UCLA is larger with 46,430 students than Stanford University (18,283 students).
University of California-Los Angeles View More Rivals | Stanford University View More Rivals | |
| #37 in National Universities #9 in California | Rankings | #1 in National Universities #1 in California |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Los Angeles, CA | Location | Stanford, CA |
UCLA| Known as | | |
| Bachelor's Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Research University (very high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $13,747 California residents $44,524 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $62,484 |
| $13,883 California residents $28,985 out-of-state | Graduate | $59,499 |
| $21,322 | Financial Aid | $56,737 |
| Admission | ||
| $70 undergraduate $120 graduate | Application Fee | $90 undergraduate $125 graduate |
| 16.10% | Acceptance Rate | 4.73% |
| 36.69% | Yield | 81.53% |
| Test Scores | 1,550 SAT, 35 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 46,430 | Total Students | 18,283 |
| 32,423 | Undergraduate | 8,049 |
| 14,007 | Graduate | 10,234 |
| 607 | Online Enrollment | 288 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 92% | Graduation Rate | 95% |
| 3% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 97% | Retention Rate | 98% |
| $73,200 | Average Earning after Graduation | $141,300 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 22,884) | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 14,162) $11,682 average annual costs |
| ✔ (19 meals per week) | Meal Plan | ✔ (19 meals per week) $6,937 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 18 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 5 to 1 |
| 4,153 Full-time 1,114 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 3,724 Full-time 500 Part-time |
| 22,224 Full-time 3,032 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 15,271 Full-time 1,402 Part-time |
| $177,632 for Faculties $80,948 Part-time | Average Salary | $191,816 for Faculties $116,183 Part-time |