College comparison

UCLA vs WashU

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	WashU St. Louis, MO
Acceptance rateUniversity of California-Los Angeles is more selective	9%	12%
SAT (25–75)	—	1500–1570
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	33,475	7,857
Avg net price	$12,548	$21,786
Median earnings (10 yr)WashU reports higher median earnings	$82,511	$86,182
Graduation rate	93%	94%
Median debt	$14,000	$17,500
Economic mobility	5.6%	1.0%
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Private (nonprofit)

Quick answers

Is University of California-Los Angeles or Washington University in St Louis harder to get into?

University of California-Los Angeles is more selective: University of California-Los Angeles's acceptance rate is approximately 9% and Washington University in St Louis's is approximately 12% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for University of California-Los Angeles vs Washington University in St Louis?

The middle-50% SAT range is — at University of California-Los Angeles and 1500–1570 at Washington University in St Louis. 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.