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UC Berkeley UCI UCSD Michigan Stanford UCSB NYU Pomona Loyola Marymount Claremont McKenna UVA Cornell| University of California Los Angeles | University of Southern California | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UCLA | USC | ||
| Location | Los Angeles, CA | Los Angeles, CA | ||
| Setting | Large City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 46,430 | 48,945 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #58 | #34 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ucla.edu | usc.edu | ||
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Costs |
UCLA | USC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,564 | $63,468 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,636 | $63,468 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,231 | $17,436 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,999 | $36,808 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,766 | $45,262 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 46% | 71% |
Admission |
UCLA | USC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 149,801 | 69,062 | ||
| Admitted | 12,845 | 8,304 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 8.6% | 12% | ||
| Enrolled % | 50.3% | 41.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.92 | 3.83 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 29/35 | 32/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1300/1530 | 1450/1550 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Nov 30, 2023 |
Academics |
UCLA | USC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UCLA | USC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 90% | 90% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,700 | $85,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 81% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,300 | $22,375 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $168 | $231 |
Diversity |
UCLA | USC | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 40% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 5% | ||
| % International | 13% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 1% |
Students |
UCLA | USC | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 42% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 40% | ||
Campus |
UCLA | USC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Southern California is larger than than UCLA based on total student enrollment (48,945 students vs. 46,430 students)
UCLA vs. USC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UCLA or USC?
- University of Southern California is 448.8% more expensive to attend than UCLA for in-state tuition ($63,468.00 vs. $11,564.00)
- Out of state tuition is 52.4% higher at USC than University of California Los Angeles ($63,468.00 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 USC ($16,999 vs. $36,808)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of California Los Angeles are 1.2% lower than costs at University of Southern California ($17,231 vs. $17,436)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Southern California than University of California Los Angeles (71% vs. 46%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of Southern California students is 107.9% larger than aid received University of California Los Angeles ($45,262 vs. $21,766)
UCLA vs. USC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UCLA or USC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between USC or UCLA .
- The average SAT score at University of Southern California (1391) is 52 points higher than at UCLA (1339)
- Incoming USC students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at UCLA (31)
- Accepted freshman UCLA students have a 0.09 point higher average high school GPA (3.92) than students at USC (3.83)
- USC has a higher acceptance rate (12%) than UCLA (8.6%)
UCLA vs. USC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UCLA or USC? 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 USC and UCLA.
- The graduation rate at UCLA is the same as at University of Southern California (90% vs. 90%)
- Graduates from University of Southern California earn on average $14,800 more per year than UCLA graduates after ten years. ($85,500 vs. $70,700)
- University of California Los Angeles students graduate with a $6,075 lower median federal student loan debt than USC graduates. ($16,300 vs. $22,375)
- UCLA graduates are paying $63 less per month on federal student loans than USC graduates. ($168 vs. $231)
- More USC graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UCLA students, three years after graduation. (81% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/