- Both University of California-Los Angeles (UCLA) and University of Colorado Boulder (CU Boulder) are public.
- UCLA is located in Los Angeles, CA and CU Boulder is located in Boulder, CO.
- UCLA has more expensive tuition of $44,524 than CU Boulder ($41,943).
- UCLA has tighter acceptance rate of 16.10% than CU Boulder (79.84%).
- UCLA is larger with 46,430 students than CU Boulder (39,585 students).
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| #37 in National Universities #9 in California | Rankings | #177 in National Universities #7 in Colorado |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Los Angeles, CA | Location | Boulder, CO |
UCLA| Known as | CU Boulder | |
| Bachelor's Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Master's 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 | $16,430 Colorado residents $41,943 out-of-state |
| $13,883 California residents $28,985 out-of-state | Graduate | $17,462 Colorado residents $38,020 out-of-state |
| $21,322 | Financial Aid | $11,017 |
| Admission | ||
| $70 undergraduate $120 graduate | Application Fee | $65 undergraduate $60 graduate |
| 16.10% | Acceptance Rate | 79.84% |
| 36.69% | Yield | 22.76% |
| Test Scores | 1,280 SAT, 29 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 46,430 | Total Students | 39,585 |
| 32,423 | Undergraduate | 31,034 |
| 14,007 | Graduate | 8,551 |
| 607 | Online Enrollment | 3,156 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 92% | Graduation Rate | 74% |
| 3% | Transfer-out Rate | 15% |
| 97% | Retention Rate | 88% |
| $73,200 | Average Earning after Graduation | $59,700 |
| 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: 7,500) |
| ✔ (19 meals per week) | Meal Plan | ✔ (19 meals per week) |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 18 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 18 to 1 |
| 4,153 Full-time 1,114 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 1,711 Full-time 975 Part-time |
| 22,224 Full-time 3,032 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 7,722 Full-time 1,726 Part-time |
| $177,632 for Faculties $80,948 Part-time | Average Salary | $108,398 for Faculties $76,693 Part-time |