- University of California-Los Angeles (UCLA) is a public school while University of Southern California (USC) is a private school.
- Both schools are located in California.
- USC has more expensive tuition of $68,237 than UCLA ($44,524).
- USC has tighter acceptance rate of 15.95% than UCLA (16.10%).
- USC is larger with 48,945 students than UCLA (46,430 students).
University of California-Los Angeles View More Rivals | University of Southern California View More Rivals | |
| #37 in National Universities #9 in California | Rankings | #23 in National Universities #4 in California |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Los Angeles, CA | Location | Los Angeles, CA |
UCLA| Known as | USC | |
| Bachelor's Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) Doctorate (Other) |
| 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 | $68,237 |
| $13,883 California residents $28,985 out-of-state | Graduate | $68,128 |
| $21,322 | Financial Aid | $43,570 |
| Admission | ||
| $70 undergraduate $120 graduate | Application Fee | $85 undergraduate $90 graduate |
| 16.10% | Acceptance Rate | 15.95% |
| 36.69% | Yield | 37.14% |
| Test Scores | 1,520 SAT, 34 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 46,430 | Total Students | 48,945 |
| 32,423 | Undergraduate | 20,699 |
| 14,007 | Graduate | 28,246 |
| 607 | Online Enrollment | 6,276 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 92% | Graduation Rate | 92% |
| 3% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 97% | Retention Rate | 97% |
| $73,200 | Average Earning after Graduation | $88,800 |
| 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 |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 22,884) | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 8,500) $10,506 average annual costs |
| ✔ (19 meals per week) | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 18 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 9 to 1 |
| 4,153 Full-time 1,114 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 2,403 Full-time 1,305 Part-time |
| 22,224 Full-time 3,032 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 14,295 Full-time 2,353 Part-time |
| $177,632 for Faculties $80,948 Part-time | Average Salary | $142,538 for Faculties $88,866 Part-time |