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University of California-Los AngelesLos Angeles, CA
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Boston UniversityBoston, MA
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Rankings*
Public, four-years
Research University (very high research activity)
School TypePrivate (not-for-profit), four-years
Research University (very high research activity)
Offered Degrees
Bachelor's
Master's
Post-MS Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Offered Degree1 Year Certificate
1-2 Years Certificate
2-4 Years Certificate
Bachelor's
Post-BS Certificate
Master's
Post-MS Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
2024 Tuition & Fees
cheaper$13,747 California Residents
$44,524 Out-of-State
Undergraduate Tuitionexpensive$65,168
cheaper$13,883 California Residents
$28,985 Out-of-State
Graduate Tuitionexpensive$64,712
Less$21,322Average Financial Aid AmountMore$46,070
Admission
-Test Scores1,440 SAT
33 ACT
Tighter8.57%Acceptance RateEasier14.37%
Favorable50.31%Yield
(Enrollment Rate)
Lower31.32%
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
Recommendations
Admission Test Scores
English Proficiency Test
Work experience
Personal statement or essay
Legacy status
Dual Credits
Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Accepted CreditsAdvanced placement (AP) Credits
Enrollment
Larger46,430Total EnrollmentSmaller36,714
Larger32,423Undergraduate Student PopulationSmaller18,459
Smaller14,007Graduate Student PopulationLarger18,255
Smaller607Online Student PopulationLarger4,044
Completion & Outcomes
Higher92%Graduate RateLower88%
3%Transfer-out Rate-
Higher97%Retention RateLower94%
Special Learning Opportunity
ROTC
Study Abroad
Special learning OpportunityROTC
Study Abroad
Evening/Weekend College
Teacher Certificate
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 22,884)Campus Housing✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 11,649)
Board/Meal Plan✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,140)
Faculties
More Students per Faculty18 to 1Student to Faculty RatioLess Students per Faculty11 to 1
5,267Number of faculties3,946
Higher$188,356Average Faculty SalaryLower$139,765
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.