University of California-Los Angeles (UCLA) vs. University of Utah (The U)

Two Rivalry Colleges in Pacific-12 Conference

  • Both University of California-Los Angeles (UCLA) and University of Utah (The U) are public.
  • UCLA is located in Los Angeles, CA and The U is located in Salt Lake City, UT.
  • UCLA has more expensive tuition of $44,524 than The U ($29,837).
  • UCLA has tighter acceptance rate of 16.10% than The U (66.15%).
  • UCLA is larger with 46,430 students than The U (34,734 students).
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#37 in National Universities
#9 in California
Rankings#69 in National Universities
#2 in Utah
Public, 4-yearsSchool TypePublic, 4-years
Los Angeles, CALocationSalt Lake City, UT
UCLAKnown asThe U
Bachelor's
Master's
Post-Master Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Offered DegreesBachelor's
Post-Bachelor Certificate
Master's
Post-Master Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Research University (very high research activity)Carnegie ClassificationResearch University (very high research activity)
Tuition & Fees
$13,747 California residents
$44,524 out-of-state
Undergraduate$9,315 Utah residents
$29,837 out-of-state
$13,883 California residents
$28,985 out-of-state
Graduate$8,448 Utah residents
$27,056 out-of-state
$21,322Financial Aid$6,313
Admission
$70 undergraduate
$120 graduate
Application Fee$55 undergraduate
$55 graduate
16.10%Acceptance Rate66.15%
36.69%Yield27.80%
Test Scores1,300 SAT, 25 ACT
Student Population
46,430Total Students34,734
32,423Undergraduate26,355
14,007Graduate8,379
607Online Enrollment2,431
Graduation Rate & Outcomes
92%Graduation Rate64%
3%Transfer-out Rate
97%Retention Rate85%
$73,200Average Earning after Graduation$63,500
Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services
Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for GraduateDistance Learning (Online Classes)Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate
ROTC
Study Abroad
Special OpportunitiesROTC
Study Abroad
Weekend/Evening College
Teacher Certifiate
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 22,884)On-Campus Living✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 6,770)
$6,417 average annual costs
✔ (19 meals per week)Meal Plan✔ (21 meals per week)
$5,020 average annual costs
Faculties and Staffs
18 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio18 to 1
4,153 Full-time
1,114 Part-time
Number of Faculties2,329 Full-time
143 Part-time
22,224 Full-time
3,032 Part-time
Number of Staffs12,895 Full-time
1,360 Part-time
$177,632 for Faculties
$80,948 Part-time
Average Salary$102,141 for Faculties
$67,449 Part-time
All data used in our site is from IPEDS (The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), U.S. Department of Education, academic year 2022-2023