College comparison

UCLA vs USC

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	USC Los Angeles, CA
Acceptance rateUniversity of California-Los Angeles is more selective	9%	10%
SAT (25–75)	—	1450–1550
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	33,475	20,443
Avg net price	$12,548	$32,740
Median earnings (10 yr)USC reports higher median earnings	$82,511	$92,498
Graduation rate	93%	92%
Median debt	$14,000	$18,000
Economic mobility	5.6%	3.9%
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Private (nonprofit)

Quick answers

Is University of California-Los Angeles or University of Southern California 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 Southern California's is approximately 10% (estimates from public and primary sources).

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

The middle-50% SAT range is — at University of California-Los Angeles and 1450–1550 at University of Southern California. 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.