College comparison

UCLA vs UVA

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	UCLA Los Angeles, CA	UVA Charlottesville, VA
Acceptance rateUniversity of California-Los Angeles is more selective	9%	17%
SAT (25–75)	—	1410–1540
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	33,475	17,597
Avg net price	$12,548	$21,565
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public
Location	Los Angeles, CA	Charlottesville, VA

Quick answers

Is University of California-Los Angeles or University of Virginia-Main Campus harder to get into?

University of California-Los Angeles is more selective: University of California-Los Angeles's acceptance rate is approximately 9% and University of Virginia-Main Campus's is approximately 17% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for University of California-Los Angeles vs University of Virginia-Main Campus?

The middle-50% SAT range is — at University of California-Los Angeles and 1410–1540 at University of Virginia-Main Campus. 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.