Los Angeles, CA · Los Angeles, CA · Source: IPEDS federal database
| UCLA | USC | |
|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 9.0% | 9.8% |
| In-State Tuition | $15,203 | $72,097 |
| Out-of-State Tuition | $49,403 | $72,097 |
| Average Net Price | $14,512 | $43,412 |
| Graduation Rate | 93.0% | 92.0% |
| Total Enrollment | 47,335 | 46,566 |
| Student-Faculty Ratio | 20 | 9 |
GradFax Analysis
Both are competitive to get into. UCLA accepts 9.0% of applicants; USC accepts 9.8%. UCLA's in-state tuition is $15,203. USC's is $72,097. That's a $56,894 difference per year. Six-year graduation rates are close: 93% at UCLA, 92% at USC.
Bottom Line
UCLA is public; USC is private. If you're an in-state student, UCLA will cost significantly less. Check the net price numbers above before deciding.
After aid, the average student pays $14,512/year at UCLA and $43,412/year at USC. UCLA is cheaper for most people.
Source: IPEDS: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
UCLA. It accepts 9.0% of applicants, per IPEDS data.
Source: IPEDS
UCLA, on average. After aid, students pay $14,512/year versus $43,412/year. Your number depends on your aid package.
Source: IPEDS
Nearly the same. UCLA is at 93%; USC is at 92%.
Source: IPEDS
Data from IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), a federal database maintained by the U.S. Department of Education. Figures represent the most recent available academic year.