California Baptist University vs. UCLA

Comparable Facts

Compare California Baptist University in Riverside, CA with University of California Los Angeles in Los Angeles, CA on tuition, admissions, graduation, earnings, and student body data using the table above.

University of California Los Angeles is larger than California Baptist University based on total student enrollment (47,335 students vs. 11,902 students).

Location, institution type, and student-faculty ratio

• California Baptist University is located in Riverside, CA (Large City setting); University of California Los Angeles is in Los Angeles, CA (Large City setting).
• California Baptist University is a private, non-profit 4-year institution. University of California Los Angeles is a public, non-profit 4-year institution.
• Student-to-faculty ratio: California Baptist University 21:1; University of California Los Angeles 20:1.

California Baptist University vs. UCLA Cost Comparison

Which college is more expensive, California Baptist University or UCLA? Published tuition is the sticker price; many students pay less after aid (see average net price below).

• The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of California Los Angeles than California Baptist University ($14,512 vs. $27,862).
• Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at California Baptist University are 33.9% lower than at University of California Los Angeles ($12,140 vs. $18,369).
• California Baptist University is 171.2% more expensive for in-state tuition than UCLA (about $26,025 more per year; $41,228.00 vs. $15,203.00).
• Out-of-state tuition is 19.8% higher at UCLA than at California Baptist University (about $8,175 more per year; $49,403.00 vs. $41,228.00).
• A larger share of students receive grant aid at California Baptist University than at University of California Los Angeles (99% vs. 49%).
• The average total grant financial aid received by California Baptist University students is 4.4% larger than aid received by University of California Los Angeles students ($26,743 vs. $25,627).

California Baptist University vs. UCLA Admissions comparison

Which college is harder to get into, California Baptist University or UCLA? Typical SAT and ACT scores (midpoint estimates from the mid-50% ranges in the table above), enrolled-tester score ranges where reported, test score submission policy, deadlines, and acceptance rates summarize admission difficulty between UCLA and California Baptist University.

• The typical SAT score (midpoint estimate) at University of California Los Angeles (1420) is 360 points higher than at California Baptist University (1060).
• Incoming UCLA students have a 11 point higher typical ACT composite (midpoint estimate) (32 vs. 21 at California Baptist University).
• Reported middle 50% SAT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: California Baptist University 960/1150; University of California Los Angeles 1300/1530.
• Reported middle 50% ACT composite range (25th-75th percentile) among enrolled freshmen who submitted scores: California Baptist University 18/25; University of California Los Angeles 29/35.
• Submitting SAT or ACT scores: California Baptist University - Test-free; UCLA - Test-free.
• Typical fall application deadline: UCLA Nov 30, 2026.
• Enrolled freshman UCLA students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (3.92) than students at California Baptist University (3.58).
• California Baptist University has a higher acceptance rate (84.9%) than UCLA (9%).
• The share of admitted students who enrolled (yield) is 23.8% at California Baptist University vs. 50.4% at UCLA.

California Baptist University vs. UCLA Graduation Outcomes Comparison

How do outcomes compare for California Baptist University and UCLA? Where federal data is available for both schools, the bullets below compare graduation rate, earnings, and student loan debt using the same College Scorecard / IPEDS fields as the comparison table. If a metric is missing for one school, that school is noted separately.

• University of California Los Angeles's six-year graduation rate (90%) is higher than California Baptist University's (55%).
• Graduates from University of California Los Angeles earn a median of about $25,600 more per year than California Baptist University graduates about ten years after starting college ($70,700 vs. $45,100), per the same Scorecard earnings definition.
• Among federal student loan borrowers, University of California Los Angeles graduates have a $10,700 lower median loan debt than California Baptist University graduates ($16,300 vs. $27,000).
• Among borrowers, UCLA graduates have an estimated $111 lower median monthly federal student loan payment than California Baptist University graduates ($168 vs. $279).
• More UCLA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former California Baptist University students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 58%)

Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/. Values reflect the most recent year available in our dataset.