- Both University of California-Los Angeles (UCLA) and Washington State University (Washington State) are public.
- UCLA is located in Los Angeles, CA and Washington State is located in Pullman, WA.
- UCLA has more expensive tuition of $44,524 than Washington State ($29,073).
- UCLA has tighter acceptance rate of 16.10% than Washington State (73.06%).
- UCLA is larger with 46,430 students than Washington State (27,539 students).
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| #37 in National Universities #9 in California | Rankings | #171 in National Universities #8 in Washington |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Los Angeles, CA | Location | Pullman, WA |
UCLA| Known as | Washington State | |
| Bachelor's Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate 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 | $12,997 Washington residents $29,073 out-of-state |
| $13,883 California residents $28,985 out-of-state | Graduate | $14,400 Washington residents $29,567 out-of-state |
| $21,322 | Financial Aid | $11,881 |
| Admission | ||
| $70 undergraduate $120 graduate | Application Fee | $50 undergraduate $75 graduate |
| 16.10% | Acceptance Rate | 73.06% |
| 36.69% | Yield | 27.97% |
| Test Scores | ||
| Student Population | ||
| 46,430 | Total Students | 27,539 |
| 32,423 | Undergraduate | 22,612 |
| 14,007 | Graduate | 4,927 |
| 607 | Online Enrollment | 4,255 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 92% | Graduation Rate | 62% |
| 3% | Transfer-out Rate | |
| 97% | Retention Rate | 81% |
| $73,200 | Average Earning after Graduation | $56,600 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 22,884) | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 6,734) $7,946 average annual costs |
| ✔ (19 meals per week) | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 18 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 15 to 1 |
| 4,153 Full-time 1,114 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 1,330 Full-time 506 Part-time |
| 22,224 Full-time 3,032 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 5,884 Full-time 768 Part-time |
| $177,632 for Faculties $80,948 Part-time | Average Salary | $92,732 for Faculties $66,630 Part-time |