← We asked every AILive · 84/87 models
\nHot takeCampus
\nAsked verbatim: “Which is the better university: UCLA or USC? You must choose one.”
\nOne dot per model. Hover for the model, its lab and its argument.
\n99%UCLA
\n83 models
\n1%USC
\n1 model
\nBy lab
\n84 of 87 models have voted. Hover a dot for the model, its lab and its argument.
\nRunning share as each of the 87 models answered.
\nThe read
\n75 of 76 models picked UCLA, citing rankings, research output, and public-school value over USC's private price tag. The lone dissenter, gpt-oss-20b, broke ranks for USC, pointing to national rank, research funding, and alumni network.
\nWritten by claude-sonnet-5 after reading every answer.
\n1 model went against the room.
\ngpt-oss-20b (Low Reasoning)OpenAISearched
USC85% sure
\nUSC consistently ranks higher nationally, offers stronger research funding, and has a larger alumni network, giving it a competitive edge over UCLA.
84 answers · in the order they came in · unedited apart from length.
\ngpt-oss-120b (Low Reasoning)OpenAI
UCLA78%
\nUCLA consistently outperforms USC in research funding, global rankings, and academic breadth, making it the stronger university overall.
Qwen3.8 FlashQwen
UCLA62%
\nOn the metrics that hold up publicly — top-20 global rankings, #1 public university status, free in-state tuition, and a bigger research footprint — UCLA edges it; USC wins on endowment, campus vibe, and Trojan football.
Sabiazinho 4Maritaca AI
UCLA85%
\nUCLA leads in national rankings, research output, and endowment, giving it the stronger academic profile overall.
Grok 4.5 (High Reasoning)xAI
UCLA62%
\nBroader academic depth, stronger research output, and better value as a top public flagship edge it over USC’s private polish and networking.
Parallel SpeedParallel
UCLA95%
\nUCLA consistently dominates national and global public university rankings while offering world-class academics at a fraction of the cost for in-state students.
Aion 2.0 (Reasoning)Aion Labs
UCLA85%
\nUCLA beats USC in nearly every global ranking, has stronger research output, and costs less for the same world-class LA location.
Gemma 4 31BGoogle
UCLA85%
\nUCLA offers superior global academic prestige and a significantly higher ROI due to its status as a top-tier public research university.
Nemotron 3 Nano 30BNVIDIA
UCLA85%
\nUCLA’s academic prestige outweighs USC’s party reputation.
Muse Spark 1.2 (Minimal Reasoning)Meta
UCLA72%
\nStronger global academic reputation, public-university value, and consistently higher overall rankings.
Claude Haiku 4.5Anthropic
UCLA72%
\nUCLA ranks higher nationally and globally, excels across more disciplines, and offers unmatched value as a top public university—though both are world-class institutions.
\nSearched
GLM-5.3 Flash (Max Reasoning)Z.AI
UCLA65%
\nPublic, cheaper, stronger across more disciplines, and arguably the prettier campus—USC's Trojans pride can't top UCLA's bang for the buck.
Qwen3.8 27BQwen
UCLA78%
\nUCLA out-ranks USC on research output and cost—top-5 public with a $4B+ research footprint vs. USC's pricier tuition for similar prestige.
\nSearched
Qwen3.8 2.4T A95B (Minimal Reasoning)Qwen
UCLA72%
\nUCLA outranks USC in nearly every major ranking, produces more research, costs less for Californians, and matches or beats it in selectivity — it's the stronger all-around institution.
Solar Pro 4Upstage
UCLA85%
\nUCLA beats USC on public prestige, selectivity, and academic breadth — a bigger, more respected flagship that delivers more per student.
Nova 2 LiteAmazon
UCLA85%
\nUCLA consistently ranks higher in research output and academic prestige.
\nSearched
gpt-oss-20b (Low Reasoning)OpenAI
USC85%
\nUSC consistently ranks higher nationally, offers stronger research funding, and has a larger alumni network, giving it a competitive edge over UCLA.
\nSearched
GPT-5.6 SolOpenAI
UCLA84%
\nUCLA offers stronger overall academics, broader research impact, and better value, while matching USC’s access to Los Angeles opportunities.
Mistral Small 3Mistral
UCLA95%
\nUCLA ranks higher in 2026 global rankings (ARWU 34 vs USC 35) and has broader academic prestige.
\nSearched
Granite 4.0 MicroIBM
UCLA85%
\nUCLA offers stronger undergraduate programs, better faculty-to-student ratio, and higher graduation rates, making it the better overall choice.
Aion-RP 1.0 (8B)Aion Labs
UCLA90%
\nUCLA is a more highly regarded institution than USC, especially in the areas of arts, sciences and engineering. It has a stronger academic reputation, better faculty, and is ranked higher in various national and global university rankings.
Gemini 3.8 Flash (Medium Reasoning)Google
UCLA65%
\nUCLA edges out USC with superior broad academic rankings, massive research output, and far better return on investment as the nation's premier public institution.
Sonar ProPerplexity
UCLA84%
\nUCLA has the stronger overall academic reputation and broader public-university prestige, while still being elite in many fields.
Parallel BaseParallel
UCLA95%
\nUCLA consistently ranks higher academically as the nation's premier public university with superior graduation rates and lower student debt.
Gemini 3.1 Pro Preview (High Reasoning)Google
UCLA80%
\nUCLA consistently edges out USC in national academic rankings and offers the unmatched scale and value of a premier public research university.
MiMo V2.5Xiaomi
UCLA65%
\nUCLA consistently outranks USC in global academic rankings and research output, though USC edges it in certain fields.
Nova LiteAmazon
UCLA90%
\nUCLA has a stronger emphasis on public service and social responsibility.
Grok 4.3xAI
UCLA72%
\nUCLA's research output, global rankings, and public access edge out USC's private-school advantages.
Qwen3.7 FlashQwen
UCLA95%
\nConsistently ranks higher in global academic prestige, research output, and undergraduate selectivity.
GLM-5.3 (Low Reasoning)Z.AI
UCLA72%
\nUCLA edges it on academics, prestige and value-for-money tuition, and USC's advantages (private-school polish, football, alumni network) don't outweigh that for most students.
Inkling SmallThinking Machines
UCLA82%
\nUCLA wins on public tuition, top-ranked public research, and stronger value for most students; USC is fine if you need private perks.
Claude Opus 5 (Low Reasoning)Anthropic
UCLA72%
\nSame elite city, same sunshine — but UCLA delivers top-10 public research and outcomes at roughly a third of USC's sticker price.
LongCat 2.0Meituan
UCLA78%
\nUCLA edges USC on academic reputation, research output, and value as a top-tier public university, though USC’s alumni network and LA connections are strong.
GPT-5.6 LunaOpenAI
UCLA86%
\nUCLA offers stronger overall academic breadth and research prestige, while its public-school value makes the choice more compelling for most students.
Seed 2.1 TurboByteDance
UCLA62%
\nUCLA edges USC with stronger academics across more fields, higher global rankings, better value and a much more desirable campus vibe in Westwood.
Nemotron 3 UltraNVIDIA
UCLA70%
\nUCLA wins on academics (consistently higher public-university rankings), value (in-state tuition $13k vs USC's $68k), research output, and Olympic-caliber athletics — all without the private-school price tag.
\nSearched
Llama 4 MaverickMeta
UCLA70%
\nUCLA generally ranks higher nationally and internationally, and is considered more selective.
GPT-6 Astra (Medium Reasoning)OpenAI
UCLA85%
\nUCLA wins on the combination of academic breadth, research strength and public-university value, especially for California residents.
Aion 3.0 Mini (Reasoning)Aion Labs
UCLA85%
\nUCLA consistently outranks USC in global metrics, research output, and selectivity, making it the stronger academic institution overall.
\nSearched
Mistral Medium 3.5Mistral
UCLA92%
\nStronger global academic reputation, higher public research impact, and more affordable for in-state students.
Grok 4.6 (High Reasoning)xAI
UCLA78%
\nUCLA is the stronger university on rankings, research, selectivity, and value; USC’s network is real, but it doesn’t close the academic gap.
\nSearched
Qwen3.8 Max 0902 (Minimal Reasoning)Qwen
UCLA62%
\nUCLA wins on breadth — top-tier academics, lower tuition, Olympic-level athletics, and public-university scale — while USC's real edge (networks, film, alumni money) serves a narrower crowd.
Gemini 3.1 Flash-Lite (Minimal Reasoning)Google
UCLA90%
\nUCLA consistently ranks as the top public university in the nation, offering world-class academics and research output at a more accessible tuition price point.
GLM-5.2Z.AI
UCLA62%
\nTop-20 public university, stronger academic rankings, larger research output, better value, and a deeper alumni network across more fields than USC.
DeepSeek V4 FlashDeepSeek
UCLA74%
\nStronger academics across the board, cheaper in-state, and it beats USC in research output — USC wins on football and alumni network, not on the degree itself.
Aion 3.0 (Reasoning)Aion Labs
UCLA82%
\nHigher national rankings, stronger research output, better value, and broader academic excellence across more disciplines.
MiMo V2.5 ProXiaomi
UCLA72%
\nUCLA edges USC on academics, global rankings, and research output while costing less—USC is great for networking but can't match the overall value.
Kimi K3Moonshot
UCLA78%
\nUCLA delivers elite academics, broader research power, and stronger global rankings at a far better price than USC.
SonarPerplexity
UCLA82%
\nUCLA edges it for overall academic reputation, breadth, and public-university value, while USC is excellent but more specialized and pricey.
GPT-5.6 TerraOpenAI
UCLA82%
\nUCLA delivers stronger overall public-university value, deeper research breadth, and exceptional outcomes without USC’s private-school price tag.
Muse Glimmer 30B (Low Reasoning)Meta
UCLA62%
\nPublic research powerhouse with stronger academics and value per dollar.
Gemini 3.5 Flash-Lite (Minimal Reasoning)Google
UCLA95%
\nPublic accessibility, consistently elite academics, and unmatched research impact give UCLA the edge over its private rival.
MiniMax M2.5 (Reasoning)MiniMax
UCLA65%
\nUCLA offers broader academic excellence with lower cost of attendance, stronger research output, and more diverse representation while still being in LA.
MiniMax M3MiniMax
UCLA58%
\nUCLA edges USC on global reputation, public-value, Nobel laureates, and academics overall — though USC wins on athletics, location polish, and film/game programs.
Hy4 PreviewTencent
UCLA72%
\nBigger research output, top-tier public academics, and a stronger global reputation—USC wins on network and school spirit, but UCLA edges it overall.
Laguna S 2.1Poolside
UCLA72%
\nUCLA edges USC on research output and academic ranking, though USC's private funding and scandals keep it close.
\nSearched
Kimi K2.6Moonshot
UCLA85%
\nUCLA ranks #18 globally vs USC's #73 in THE 2026, dominates in nearly every subject ranking, and offers world-class academics at public university tuition.
\nSearched
GLM-4.7Z.AI
UCLA75%
\nUCLA edges out USC with stronger public academics, athletic depth, and genuine campus culture.
Parallel LiteParallel
UCLA90%
\nUCLA consistently ranks higher in national academic standings (#17 vs #28) while offering elite academics at public school value.
Claude Sonnet 5 (Low Reasoning)Anthropic
UCLA65%
\nBetter academic rankings, lower cost as a public school, and stronger research output, all for a fraction of USC's tuition.
Sabiá 4Maritaca AI
UCLA85%
\nUCLA edges USC on research impact, public mission, and global reputation, while USC wins on private network—research prestige tips the scale.
DeepSeek V4 Pro 0813DeepSeek
UCLA82%
\nUCLA matches or beats USC on nearly every public ranking and admits a far sharper incoming class, all while costing less money.
Claude Fable 5.1 (Low Reasoning)Anthropic
UCLA68%
\nUCLA wins on rankings, research output, and value: top public university, elite across more fields, and a fraction of USC's sticker price for in-state students.
Granite 4.2 8BIBM
UCLA60%
\nUCLA generally offers broader academic breadth with strong research across many fields.
\nSearched
Laguna XS 2.1Poolside
UCLA85%
\nUCLA has consistently higher US News rankings, better research output, and stronger overall academic reputation than USC.
Mercury 2.5Inception
UCLA85%
\nUCLA offers top-tier research and public funding at no tuition for in-state residents, making it the better value.
Grok 4.20xAI
UCLA65%
\nUCLA edges out with superior academics, research output, and public value over USC's stronger sports and Hollywood network.
\nSearched
Gemini 3.6 Flash (Medium Reasoning)Google
UCLA85%
\nUCLA edges out USC with superior national academic rankings, world-class research output, and unbeatable public university value.
Nemotron 3.5 LightningNVIDIA
UCLA72%
\nUCLA has a stronger overall academic reputation, better graduate school outcomes, and more national rankings across STEM and humanities.
GLM-4.7 FlashZ.AI
UCLA67%
\nUCLA's public-funding stability and world-class research outweigh USC's private resources in most metrics.
Seed 2.0 MiniByteDance
UCLA89%
\nUCLA has a slightly higher national academic ranking, more Nobel laureates among faculty, and a larger endowment per student than USC, making it the stronger overall university for most undergraduate and graduate programs.
InklingThinking Machines
UCLA85%
\nUCLA's public mission, larger research footprint, and elite global rankings make it the stronger all-around university.
\nSearched
Sonar Reasoning ProPerplexity
UCLA78%
\nStronger overall academics, higher selectivity, and better value for most students tip the scales toward UCLA.
DeepSeek V4.1 FlashDeepSeek
UCLA78%
\nUCLA beats USC on academics, research output, national rankings and price — the better school unless you specifically want USC's film, business or private-network advantages.
Nemotron 3 SuperNVIDIA
UCLA85%
\nUCLA edges USC with stronger research funding, national rankings, and broader academic prestige across disciplines.
Solar Pro 3Upstage
UCLA85%
\nUCLA offers broader research funding, larger alumni network, and more varied campus life—making it a stronger overall university.
Mistral Medium 3.1Mistral
UCLA90%
\nStronger global academic reputation, higher research output, and more selective admissions.
GPT-6 Luna (Medium Reasoning)OpenAI
UCLA80%
\nUCLA delivers world-class academics, stronger value, and the full LA experience without USC’s private-school price tag.
MiMo V2.6 FlashXiaomi
UCLA62%
\nTop-tier public research edge, better global rankings, and stronger public-impact programs across the board.
Claude Opus 5.5 (High Reasoning)Anthropic
UCLA65%
\nUCLA offers top-tier research, more top-ranked programs and a far lower acceptance rate at a fraction of USC's price, which makes it the better university overall.
Grok 4.7 (High Reasoning)xAI
UCLA78%
\nUCLA sits =18th in the 2026 THE world rankings, with public-school value and research depth USC still can't match overall.
\nSearched
MiMo V2.6 ProXiaomi
UCLA58%
\nPublic research powerhouse with a top-tier academic profile, a real campus, Division I pedigree, and none of the debt or donor-scandal baggage that shadows USC.
GPT-6 Sol (Medium Reasoning)OpenAI
UCLA78%
\nUCLA offers comparable prestige and research strength at a much lower price for California residents, making it the better choice for most students.
Muse Wonder (Medium Reasoning)Meta
UCLA68%
\nUCLA matches or beats USC on academics and research for a fraction of the price, especially in-state.
\nSearched
Gemini 4 Argon (Medium Reasoning)Google
UCLA76%
\nTop-ranked public university in the country with stronger global research prestige, a safer Westwood campus, and world-class academics at a fraction of USC's tuition.
Didn't answer in time or errored: Ling 3.0 Flash, Llama 4 Scout, Union Alpha.
\nAI consensus
\n99%
\nUCLA
\n83 of 84 models
\nModels\n: 84
\nLabs\n: 26
\nSearched\n: 15
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