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Overview |
Azusa Pacific University | UCLA | ||
| Location | Azusa, CA | Los Angeles, CA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 7,169 | 46,430 | ||
| Type | Private 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #268 | #58 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | Undenominational | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | apu.edu | ucla.edu | ||
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Costs |
Azusa Pacific University | UCLA | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $41,650 | $11,564 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,650 | $41,636 | ||
| Room & Board | $9,222 | $17,231 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $26,666 | $16,999 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $27,474 | $21,766 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 99% | 46% |
Admission |
Azusa Pacific University | UCLA | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 3,438 | 149,801 | ||
| Admitted | 2,991 | 12,845 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 87% | 8.6% | ||
| Enrolled % | 17.3% | 50.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.74 | 3.92 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Average | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | |||
| ACT Range | 21/28 | 29/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 980/1240 | 1300/1530 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Jun 1, 2025 | Nov 30, 2024 |
Academics |
Azusa Pacific University | UCLA | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 10:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Azusa Pacific University | UCLA | ||
| Graduation Rate | 63% | 90% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,200 | $70,700 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 66% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $22,500 | $16,300 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $232 | $168 |
Diversity |
Azusa Pacific University | UCLA | ||
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| % Men | 28% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 72% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 44% | 27% | ||
| % Black | 5% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 29% | 21% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 8% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 13% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
Azusa Pacific University | UCLA | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 77% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 15% | ||
Campus |
Azusa Pacific University | UCLA | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of California Los Angeles is larger than than Azusa Pacific University based on total student enrollment (46,430 students vs. 7,169 students)
Azusa Pacific University vs. UCLA Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Azusa Pacific University or UCLA?
- Azusa Pacific University is 260.2% more expensive to attend than UCLA for in-state tuition ($41,650.00 vs. $11,564.00)
- Out of state tuition is 0% higher at Azusa Pacific University than University of California Los Angeles ($41,650.00 vs. $41,636.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of California Los Angeles than Azusa Pacific University ($16,999 vs. $26,666)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Azusa Pacific University are 86.8% lower than costs at University of California Los Angeles ($9,222 vs. $17,231)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Azusa Pacific University than University of California Los Angeles (99% vs. 46%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Azusa Pacific University students is 26.2% larger than aid received University of California Los Angeles ($27,474 vs. $21,766)
Azusa Pacific University vs. UCLA Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Azusa Pacific University or UCLA? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UCLA or Azusa Pacific University .
- The average SAT score at University of California Los Angeles (1339) is 259 points higher than at Azusa Pacific University (1080)
- Incoming UCLA students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Azusa Pacific University (24)
- Accepted freshman UCLA students have a 0.18 point higher average high school GPA (3.92) than students at Azusa Pacific University (3.74)
- Azusa Pacific University has a higher acceptance rate (87%) than UCLA (8.6%)
Azusa Pacific University vs. UCLA Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Azusa Pacific University or UCLA? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between UCLA and Azusa Pacific University.
- The graduation rate at UCLA is higher than Azusa Pacific University (90% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from University of California Los Angeles earn on average $16,500 more per year than Azusa Pacific University graduates after ten years. ($70,700 vs. $54,200)
- University of California Los Angeles students graduate with a $6,200 lower median federal student loan debt than Azusa Pacific University graduates. ($16,300 vs. $22,500)
- UCLA graduates are paying $64 less per month on federal student loans than Azusa Pacific University graduates. ($168 vs. $232)
- More UCLA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Azusa Pacific University students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 66%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/