College comparison

UCLA vs CU Boulder

A side-by-side of acceptance rate, test scores, and cost — source-cited estimates, not guarantees. Want the number that actually matters for your student? Model your admit odds at each.

Metric	UCLA Los Angeles, CA	CU Boulder Boulder, CO
Acceptance rateUniversity of California-Los Angeles is more selective	9%	78%
SAT (25–75)	—	1240–1430
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	33,475	31,939
Avg net price	$12,548	$25,346
Median earnings (10 yr)UCLA reports higher median earnings	$82,511	$69,738
Graduation rate	93%	74%
Median debt	$14,000	$19,500
Economic mobility	5.6%	—
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public

Quick answers

Is University of California-Los Angeles or University of Colorado Boulder harder to get into?

University of California-Los Angeles is more selective: University of California-Los Angeles's acceptance rate is approximately 9% and University of Colorado Boulder's is approximately 78% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for University of California-Los Angeles vs University of Colorado Boulder?

The middle-50% SAT range is — at University of California-Los Angeles and 1240–1430 at University of Colorado Boulder. Scores outside these bands are still admitted, especially with strong applications.

Figures are estimates compiled from public datasets (College Scorecard / IPEDS) and primary sources; verify with each institution before relying on them.

These outputs are estimates from a baseline model — not guarantees of admission, cost, or outcome.