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Overview |
Biola University | UCLA | ||
| Location | La Mirada, CA | Los Angeles, CA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 5,387 | 46,430 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #245 | #58 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Undenominational | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | biola.edu | ucla.edu | ||
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Costs |
Biola University | UCLA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $44,382 | $11,564 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $44,382 | $41,636 | ||
| Room & Board | $10,522 | $17,231 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $31,522 | $16,999 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $26,521 | $21,766 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% | 46% |
Admission |
Biola University | UCLA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 4,224 | 149,801 | ||
| Admitted | 2,392 | 12,845 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 56.6% | 8.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 29.5% | 50.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.61 | 3.92 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | Extreme | ||
| ACT Range | 23/30 | 29/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1105/1365 | 1300/1530 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Nov 30, 2023 |
Academics |
Biola University | UCLA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 13:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Biola University | UCLA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 71% | 90% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $48,900 | $70,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 75% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $24,500 | $16,300 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $253 | $168 |
Diversity |
Biola University | UCLA | ||
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| % Men | 45% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 55% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 49% | 27% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 21% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 6% | 5% | ||
| % International | 3% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Biola University | UCLA | ||
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| % In-State | 65% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 28% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Biola University | UCLA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of California Los Angeles is larger than than Biola University based on total student enrollment (46,430 students vs. 5,387 students)
Biola University vs. UCLA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Biola University or UCLA?
- Biola University is 283.8% more expensive to attend than UCLA for in-state tuition ($44,382.00 vs. $11,564.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.6% higher at Biola University than University of California Los Angeles ($44,382.00 vs. $41,636.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of California Los Angeles than Biola University ($16,999 vs. $31,522)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Biola University are 63.8% lower than costs at University of California Los Angeles ($10,522 vs. $17,231)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Biola University than University of California Los Angeles (100% vs. 46%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Biola University students is 21.8% larger than aid received University of California Los Angeles ($26,521 vs. $21,766)
Biola University vs. UCLA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Biola University or UCLA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UCLA or Biola University .
- The average SAT score at University of California Los Angeles (1339) is 224 points higher than at Biola University (1115)
- Incoming UCLA students have a 6 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Biola University (25)
- Accepted freshman UCLA students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (3.92) than students at Biola University (3.61)
- Biola University has a higher acceptance rate (56.6%) than UCLA (8.6%)
Biola University vs. UCLA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Biola University or UCLA? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between UCLA and Biola University.
- The graduation rate at UCLA is higher than Biola University (90% vs. 71%)
- Graduates from University of California Los Angeles earn on average $21,800 more per year than Biola University graduates after ten years. ($70,700 vs. $48,900)
- University of California Los Angeles students graduate with a $8,200 lower median federal student loan debt than Biola University graduates. ($16,300 vs. $24,500)
- UCLA graduates are paying $85 less per month on federal student loans than Biola University graduates. ($168 vs. $253)
- More UCLA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Biola University students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 75%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/