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IU UC Berkeley UCI UCSD Michigan Virginia Tech USC Illinois Stanford Rose-Hulman UCSB Wisconsin| University of California Los Angeles | Purdue University Main Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UCLA | Purdue | ||
| Location | Los Angeles, CA | West Lafayette, IN | ||
| Setting | Large City | Midsize Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 46,430 | 51,528 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #58 | #101 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ucla.edu | purdue.edu | ||
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Costs |
UCLA | Purdue | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,564 | $9,718 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,636 | $28,520 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,231 | $10,030 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $16,999 | $12,576 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,766 | $8,950 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 46% | 48% |
Admission |
UCLA | Purdue | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 149,801 | 68,582 | ||
| Admitted | 12,845 | 36,146 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 8.6% | 52.7% | ||
| Enrolled % | 50.3% | 26.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.92 | 3.67 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | Extreme | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 29/35 | 27/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1300/1530 | 1200/1470 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Nov 30, 2024 |
Academics |
UCLA | Purdue | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 18:1 | 14:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UCLA | Purdue | ||
| Graduation Rate | 90% | 68% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $70,700 | $61,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 78% | 78% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $16,300 | $21,500 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $168 | $222 |
Diversity |
UCLA | Purdue | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 58% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 42% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Medium | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 65% | ||
| % Black | 3% | 3% | ||
| % Hispanic | 21% | 4% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 13% | 17% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 2% | 2% |
Students |
UCLA | Purdue | ||
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| % In-State | 77% | 46% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 15% | 44% | ||
Campus |
UCLA | Purdue | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Purdue University Main Campus is larger than than UCLA based on total student enrollment (51,528 students vs. 46,430 students)
UCLA vs. Purdue Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UCLA or Purdue?
- University of California Los Angeles is 19% more expensive to attend than Purdue for in-state tuition ($11,564.00 vs. $9,718.00)
- Out of state tuition is 46% higher at UCLA than Purdue University Main Campus ($41,636.00 vs. $28,520.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Purdue University Main Campus than UCLA ($12,576 vs. $16,999)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Purdue University Main Campus are 71.8% lower than costs at University of California Los Angeles ($10,030 vs. $17,231)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Purdue University Main Campus than University of California Los Angeles (48% vs. 46%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of California Los Angeles students is 143.2% larger than aid received Purdue University Main Campus ($21,766 vs. $8,950)
UCLA vs. Purdue Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UCLA or Purdue? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Purdue or UCLA .
- The average SAT score at University of California Los Angeles (1339) is 108 points higher than at Purdue (1231)
- Incoming UCLA students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at Purdue (28)
- Accepted freshman UCLA students have a 0.25 point higher average high school GPA (3.92) than students at Purdue (3.67)
- Purdue has a higher acceptance rate (52.7%) than UCLA (8.6%)
UCLA vs. Purdue Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UCLA or Purdue? 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 Purdue and UCLA.
- The graduation rate at UCLA is higher than Purdue University Main Campus (90% vs. 68%)
- Graduates from University of California Los Angeles earn on average $9,500 more per year than Purdue graduates after ten years. ($70,700 vs. $61,200)
- University of California Los Angeles students graduate with a $5,200 lower median federal student loan debt than Purdue graduates. ($16,300 vs. $21,500)
- UCLA graduates are paying $54 less per month on federal student loans than Purdue graduates. ($168 vs. $222)
- More UCLA graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Purdue students, three years after graduation. (78% vs. 78%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/