| UCLA vs. ASU Tempe |
#17 in National Universities #15 in World University Rankings #5 in California Colleges | Rankings* | #81 in National Universities #126 in World University Rankings #1 in Arizona Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 1-Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$14,233 California Residents $46,121 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$12,223 Arizona Residents $33,139 Out-of-State |
| expensive$14,476 California Residents $29,578 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$13,587 Arizona Residents $27,521 Out-of-State |
| More$21,007 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$12,396 |
| Admission | ||
| Tighter8.97% | Acceptance Rate | Easier89.89% |
| Favorable50.40% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower22.11% |
| High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program English Proficiency Test Personal statement or essay | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program English Proficiency Test |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller47,335 | Total Enrollment | Larger79,818 |
| Smaller33,475 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger65,450 |
| Smaller13,860 | Graduate Student Population | Larger14,368 |
| Smaller785 | Online Student Population | Larger3,837 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher93% | Graduate Rate | Lower68% |
| Lower3% | Transfer-out Rate | Higher18% |
| Higher97% | Retention Rate | Lower87% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 22,884) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 16,179) |
| ✔ | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,610) |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty20 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty18 to 1 |
| 5,513 | Number of faculty | 4,661 |
| Higher$207,437 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$114,196 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.