<p>I got a 118 on my toefl exam (30 in everything except 28 in writing) and a 9.0 score on the ielts (9.0 in everything except an 8.0 in writing). Given that the results are pretty much identical, which one do you think I should send to colleges and universities that accept both tests? Is one considered "better" than the other? Thanks!</p>
<p>TOEFL is more popular in US colleges.
I think there is no difference in your case.
I would prefer toefl because it indicates your are familiar with American English sounds.</p>
<p>Since TOEFL is the preferred test of most American universities, I’d send TOEFL scores.</p>