University of California-Los Angeles (UCLA) vs. University of Washington-Seattle Campus (UW)

Two Rivalry Colleges in Pacific-12 Conference

  • Both University of California-Los Angeles (UCLA) and University of Washington-Seattle Campus (UW) are public.
  • UCLA is located in Los Angeles, CA and UW is located in Seattle, WA.
  • UCLA has more expensive tuition of $44,524 than UW ($41,997).
  • UCLA has tighter acceptance rate of 16.10% than UW (46.42%).
  • UW is larger with 52,319 students than UCLA (46,430 students).
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#37 in National Universities
#9 in California
Rankings#91 in National Universities
#2 in Washington
Public, 4-yearsSchool TypePublic, 4-years
Los Angeles, CALocationSeattle, WA
UCLAKnown asUW
Bachelor's
Master's
Post-Master Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Offered DegreesBachelor's
Master's
Post-Master Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Doctorate (Other)
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$12,643 Washington residents
$41,997 out-of-state
$13,883 California residents
$28,985 out-of-state
Graduate$18,633 Washington residents
$32,511 out-of-state
$21,322Financial Aid$15,700
Admission
$70 undergraduate
$120 graduate
Application Fee$80 undergraduate
$85 graduate
16.10%Acceptance Rate46.42%
36.69%Yield32.61%
Test Scores
Student Population
46,430Total Students52,319
32,423Undergraduate36,213
14,007Graduate16,106
607Online Enrollment1,207
Graduation Rate & Outcomes
92%Graduation Rate84%
3%Transfer-out Rate
97%Retention Rate94%
$73,200Average Earning after Graduation$69,600
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: 10,310)
✔ (19 meals per week)Meal PlanNot offered or not Reported
Faculties and Staffs
18 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio21 to 1
4,153 Full-time
1,114 Part-time
Number of Faculties4,720 Full-time
1,145 Part-time
22,224 Full-time
3,032 Part-time
Number of Staffs18,232 Full-time
2,457 Part-time
$177,632 for Faculties
$80,948 Part-time
Average Salary$123,439 for Faculties
$82,862 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