| NYU vs. UCLA |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#27 in National Universities #27 in World University Rankings #4 in New York Colleges | Rankings* | #17 in National Universities #15 in World University Rankings #5 in California Colleges |
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Associate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) Doctorate (Other) | Offered Degree | Bachelor's Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$60,438 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$13,747 California Residents $44,524 Out-of-State |
| expensive$41,124 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$13,883 California Residents $28,985 Out-of-State |
| More$34,868 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$21,322 |
| Admission | ||
| 1,530 SAT 34 ACT | Test Scores | - |
| Easier12.46% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter8.57% |
| Lower49.32% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable50.31% |
| High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger59,144 | Total Enrollment | Smaller46,430 |
| Smaller29,401 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger32,423 |
| Larger29,743 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller14,007 |
| Larger4,060 | Online Student Population | Smaller607 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Lower87% | Graduate Rate | Higher92% |
| Higher5% | Transfer-out Rate | Lower3% |
| Lower95% | Retention Rate | Higher97% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 12,622) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 22,884) |
| ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,612) | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty8 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty18 to 1 |
| 9,952 | Number of faculties | 5,267 |
| Lower$152,913 | Average Faculty Salary | Higher$188,356 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.