| UCLA vs. UW |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#17 in National Universities #15 in World University Rankings #5 in California Colleges | Rankings* | #55 in National Universities #25 in World University Rankings #1 in Washington 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 | Bachelor's Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) Doctorate (Other) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$14,233 California Residents $46,121 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$12,973 Washington Residents $43,209 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$14,476 California Residents $29,578 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$18,792 Washington Residents $32,811 Out-of-State |
| More$21,007 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$15,799 |
| Admission | ||
| Tighter8.97% | Acceptance Rate | Easier39.15% |
| Favorable50.40% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower26.58% |
| 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 Record Completion of College Preparatory Program English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller47,335 | Total Enrollment | Larger56,997 |
| Smaller33,475 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger40,684 |
| Smaller13,860 | Graduate Student Population | Larger16,313 |
| Smaller785 | Online Student Population | Larger1,656 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher93% | Graduate Rate | Lower85% |
| 3% | Transfer-out Rate | - |
| Higher97% | Retention Rate | Lower95% |
| 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: 10,310) |
| ✔ | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ |
| Faculty | ||
| 20 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | 20 to 1 |
| 5,513 | Number of faculty | 6,724 |
| Higher$207,437 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$137,062 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.