College comparison

United States Naval Academy vs UCLA

A side-by-side of acceptance rate, test scores, and cost — source-cited estimates, not guarantees. Want the number that actually matters for your student? Model your admit odds at each.

Metric	United States Naval Academy Annapolis, MD	UCLA Los Angeles, CA
Acceptance rateUniversity of California-Los Angeles is more selective	9%	9%
SAT (25–75)	1210–1410	—
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	4,474	33,475
Avg net price	—	$12,548
Median earnings (10 yr)	—	$82,511
Graduation rate	93%	93%
Median debt	—	$14,000
Economic mobility	—	5.6%
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public
Location	Annapolis, MD

Quick answers

Is United States Naval Academy or University of California-Los Angeles harder to get into?

University of California-Los Angeles is more selective: United States Naval Academy's acceptance rate is approximately 9% and University of California-Los Angeles's is approximately 9% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for United States Naval Academy vs University of California-Los Angeles?

The middle-50% SAT range is 1210–1410 at United States Naval Academy and — at University of California-Los Angeles. Scores outside these bands are still admitted, especially with strong applications.

Figures are estimates compiled from public datasets (College Scorecard / IPEDS) and primary sources; verify with each institution before relying on them.

These outputs are estimates from a baseline model — not guarantees of admission, cost, or outcome.