UCLA vs. USC

Compare Graduate Tuition and Programs at Two Rivalry Colleges in Pacific-12 Conference. UCLA ranked 56th and USC ranked 27th in college ranking.

UCLAvs.USC

UCLA is a public school while USC is a private school. Both schools are located in California.
  • USC Graduate School has more expensive graduate school tuition of $68,128 than UCLA Graduate School ($28,985).
  • USC Graduate School is larger with 28,246 graduate students than UCLA Graduate School (14,007 students).
  • USC Graduate School is more graduate programs of 504 programs than UCLA Graduate School (357 programs).
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#37 in National Universities
#9 in California
Rankings#23 in National Universities
#4 in California
Public, 4 yearsSchool TypePrivate, 4 years
Los Angeles, CALocationLos Angeles, CA
Academic
$120Graduate School Application Fee$90
Research University (very high research activity)Carnegie ClassificationResearch University (very high research activity)
Master's
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Post-Master Certificate
Offered Graduate DegreesMaster's
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Doctorate (Other)
Post-Bachelor Certificate
Post-Master Certificate
357 ProgramsNumber of Graduate Programs504 Programs
Number of Online Graduate Programs18 Programs
Tuition & Fees
$13,883 California residents
$28,985 out-of-state
Average Graduate Programs$68,128
$40,585 California residents
$52,830 out-of-state
Medical School Tuition$68,487
Student Population
46,430Total Students48,945
14,007Graduate Enrollment28,246
607Online Graduate Enrollment6,276
Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services
Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for GraduateDistance Learning (Online Classes)Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate
ROTC
Study Abroad
Special OpportunitiesROTC
Study Abroad
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 22,884)On-Campus Living✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 8,500)
$10,506 average annual costs
✔ (19 meals per week)Meal PlanNot offered or not Reported
Faculties and Staffs
18 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio9 to 1
4,153 Full-time
1,114 Part-time
Number of Faculties2,403 Full-time
1,305 Part-time
22,224 Full-time
3,032 Part-time
Number of Staffs14,295 Full-time
2,353 Part-time
$177,632 for Faculties
$80,948 Part-time
Average Salary$142,538 for Faculties
$88,866 Part-time
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