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The University of Arizona is a public research university in Tucson, it’s overall ranking by QS is #285 out of 1401 globally, #53 out of 191 in USA for the year 2024. University of California Los Angeles is the #1 Public School in USA, according to U.S.News and World Report 2023. Currently, UCLA's ranking is #44 according to QS Global Rankings, 2023. UCLA has achieved the #21 rank in Times Higher Education World Rankings, 2023.
| University of Arizona | University of California | |
|---|---|---|
| Collegedunia Score | 5.3 Out of 10 | 7.8 Out of 10 |
| ranking (overall) | # 138 Times Higher Education 2026 # 287 QS World University 2026 # 102 Center for World University Rankings 2025 | # 18 Times Higher Education 2026 # 46 QS World University 2026 # 17 Center for World University Rankings 2025 |
| Subject Strength | # 69 for Engineering by US News 2025 # 201 for Medicine by QS World University 2025 # 59 for Law by US News 2025 | # 13 for Engineering by US News 2025 # 12 for Medicine by QS World University 2025 # 12 for Law by US News 2025 |
| Programs | UG Programs -201 PG Programs -81 Doctorate Programs -19 | UG Programs -24 PG Programs -43 Doctorate Programs -7 |
| Acceptance Rate | 86.0 % | 9.0 % |
| Exam Score | IELTS-7 PTE-60 TOEFL-79 | GMAT-703 GRE-325 IELTS-7 TOEFL-87 |
| Cost to Study | Average Tuition Fees 37122 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 46021 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 16800 Per Year | Average Tuition Fees 42993 [For UG Program] Average Tuition Fees 26544 [For PG Program] Hostel + Meal - 27396 Per Year |
| placement (average package) | Top recruiters include Raytheon Co., Raytheon Missile Systems, Honeywell Aerospace, Intel Corporation, etc. Average Salaries Are Listed Below :
| Graduate Employability rank: QS-#3 University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) is one of the top public universities in Los Angeles, United States. It is ranked #44 in QS World University Rankings 2023.
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| application requirements | Academic transcripts; Proof of English language proficiency; Resume; 2-3 LORs; Personal Statement; 2-3 Essays; Standardized test scores; Additional requirements (writing samples, portfolios, work experience, research papers, etc.) | 94% in 12th for UG and 83% in bachelors for graduate admission; Name and email of references; Statement of Purpose |
| Campuses and B-Schools | NA | Anderson School of Management |
| CollegeDunia Reviews | 7.8/10 Read 18 reviews | 8.0/10 Read 11 reviews |
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| General Facts | University of Arizona | University of California |
|---|---|---|
| Type of University | University | University |
| Established | 1885 | 1919 |
| Student:Faculty Ratio | 20:1:1 | 20:1:1 |
| Male:Female | 45% Male, 0% Female | 49% Male, 0% Female |
| Location Facts | Located in central Tucson; one mile northeast of downtown | Five mile from Pacific Ocean, Located in West-wood neighborhood of LA |
| Library | 5 libraries; 2,341,077 visits to the library; 9,040,000 Print volumes, electronic books & journals; 9,145,046 Electronic articles & ebooks accessed | 12 million print and electronic volumes |
| Campus Life | 17 sports teams; 600 clubs; 50+ social organizations; Zonazoo (university fest); On-campus dinings; Gallagher Theater; Flandrau Science Center & Planetarium; Arizona Repertory Theatre; 9 UA museums | Over 100 Student organizations |
| Hostel | #Housing and Food - $16800 | #Food & Housing - $27396 |
| Famous Alumni | Kourtney Kardashian (American TV personality); Jerome Bruckheimer (American film producer); Gilbert Arenas (American basketball player); Francis Scobee (American astronaut); Jason Terry (American basketball player); Barry Goldwater (former American senator); Trevor Hoffman (American baseball pitcher); James Tatro (Actor) | 14 Nobel laureates, 15 Mac Authors |
| City Life | Tucson is Arizona’s second-largest city; Unique eat-outs (Hub, Café Poca Cosa, Culinary Dropout); Main Gate Square; Fourth Ave. (home to eclectic shops, coffee spots, restaurants); Top employers- UA, Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Raytheon Missile Systems, Texas Instruments, IBM, Intuit Inc., etc.; Cultural Events- Tucson Gem & Mineral Show, Tucson Festival of Books, Tucson Folk Festival, Fourth Avenue Street Fairs | Los Angeles (LA) is the second most populous city of USA; Hollywood is located here; 841 Museums and art galleries, California Beaches, Disneyland park, Los Angeles offers various concert halls, regular festivals, and bustling nightlife; Ranked 7th on Global City Index and 9th on Global Economic Power Index; Unemployment rate in December 2019 was 4%; Industries employing maximum number of people are healthcare, retail, hospitality, and manufacturing |
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