- Both University of Colorado Boulder (CU Boulder) and University of California-Los Angeles (UCLA) are public.
- CU Boulder is located in Boulder, CO and UCLA is located in Los Angeles, CA.
- 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).
University of Colorado Boulder View More Rivals | University of California-Los Angeles View More Rivals | |
| #177 in National Universities #7 in Colorado | Rankings | #37 in National Universities #9 in California |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Boulder, CO | Location | Los Angeles, CA |
CU Boulder| Known as | UCLA | |
| Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's 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 | ||
| $16,430 Colorado residents $41,943 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $13,747 California residents $44,524 out-of-state |
| $17,462 Colorado residents $38,020 out-of-state | Graduate | $13,883 California residents $28,985 out-of-state |
| $11,017 | Financial Aid | $21,322 |
| Admission | ||
| $65 undergraduate $60 graduate | Application Fee | $70 undergraduate $120 graduate |
| 79.84% | Acceptance Rate | 16.10% |
| 22.76% | Yield | 36.69% |
| 1,280 SAT, 29 ACT | Test Scores | |
| Student Population | ||
| 39,585 | Total Students | 46,430 |
| 31,034 | Undergraduate | 32,423 |
| 8,551 | Graduate | 14,007 |
| 3,156 | Online Enrollment | 607 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 74% | Graduation Rate | 92% |
| 15% | Transfer-out Rate | 3% |
| 88% | Retention Rate | 97% |
| $59,700 | Average Earning after Graduation | $73,200 |
| 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 Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 7,500) | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 22,884) |
| ✔ (19 meals per week) | Meal Plan | ✔ (19 meals per week) |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 18 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 18 to 1 |
| 1,711 Full-time 975 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 4,153 Full-time 1,114 Part-time |
| 7,722 Full-time 1,726 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 22,224 Full-time 3,032 Part-time |
| $108,398 for Faculties $76,693 Part-time | Average Salary | $177,632 for Faculties $80,948 Part-time |