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UCLA vs USC

Side-by-side admissions data for University of California, Los Angeles and University of Southern California. See which school matches your profile.

MetricUCLAUSC
Acceptance Rate8.6%9.9%
SAT Range (25th-75th)1290–15101450–1540
Average GPA3.953.87
Undergrad Enrollment32,42021,000
TypePublicPrivate
LocationLos Angeles, CALos Angeles, CA
Founded19191880
Test PolicyTest-BlindTest-Optional
Need-BlindNoNo
Meets Full NeedNoYes

Which is right for you?

UCLA and USC weight admissions factors differently. Understanding these differences helps you decide which school better fits your strengths.

RecommendationsUSC values this more
UCLA: Not consideredUSC: Important
LeadershipUSC values this more
UCLA: ImportantUSC: Very important
Awards & honorsUSC values this more
UCLA: ConsideredUSC: Important
Spike / distinctive talentUSC values this more
UCLA: ConsideredUSC: Important
Application essaysUSC values this more
UCLA: ImportantUSC: Very important

UCLA

Most-applied-to university in America, with elite athletics and academics.

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USC

Top-tier private in LA with a powerhouse film school and Trojan alumni network.

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UCLA Scattergram

GPA vs SAT for admits and rejects

USC Scattergram

GPA vs SAT for admits and rejects

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