| UCLA vs. BU |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#17 in National Universities #15 in World University Rankings #5 in California Colleges | Rankings* | #33 in National Universities #70 in World University Rankings #7 in Massachusetts Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Private (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 Degree | 1 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) |
| 2023 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$13,400 California Residents $43,473 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$62,360 |
| cheaper$13,322 California Residents $28,424 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$61,924 |
| Less$19,994 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$42,751 |
| Admission | ||
| - | Test Scores | 1,440 SAT 33 ACT |
| Tighter10.77% | Acceptance Rate | Easier18.65% |
| Favorable43.81% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower28.39% |
| High School GPA High School Record (or Transcript) Completion of College Preparatory Program Formal Demonstration of Competencies TOEFL | Application Requirements (Required or Recommended to submit) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record (or Transcript) Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations Admission Test Scores TOEFL |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits | Accepted Credits | Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger46,116 | Total Enrollment | Smaller36,104 |
| Larger32,122 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller18,229 |
| Smaller13,994 | Graduate Student Population | Larger17,875 |
| Larger5,453 | Online Student Population | Smaller4,032 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher92% | Graduate Rate | Lower89% |
| 4% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| Higher97% | Retention Rate | Lower94% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 18,688) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 11,732) |
| ✔ | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,330) |
| Faculties | ||
| More Students per Faculty18 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty11 to 1 |
| 5,267 | Number of faculties | 3,946 |
| Higher$177,632 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$136,930 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.