Claremont, CA · Berkeley, CA · Source: IPEDS federal database
| Claremont McKenna College | UC Berkeley | |
|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 11.1% | 11.7% |
| In-State Tuition | $64,150 | $14,850 |
| Out-of-State Tuition | $64,150 | $45,627 |
| Average Net Price | $11,693 | $16,997 |
| Graduation Rate | 95.0% | 93.0% |
GradFax Analysis
Both are competitive to get into. Claremont McKenna College accepts 11.1% of applicants; UC Berkeley accepts 11.7%. Claremont McKenna College's tuition is $64,150. UC Berkeley's is $14,850. That's a $49,300 difference per year. Six-year graduation rates are close: 95% at Claremont McKenna College, 93% at UC Berkeley.
Bottom Line
UC Berkeley is public; Claremont McKenna College is private. If you're an in-state student, UC Berkeley will cost significantly less. Check the net price numbers above before deciding.
Source: IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
Claremont McKenna College. It accepts 11.1% of applicants, per IPEDS data.
Source: IPEDS
UC Berkeley has lower published tuition: $14,850 versus $64,150. Financial aid can flip this, so compare your actual award letters.
Source: IPEDS
Claremont McKenna College: 95% of students finish in 6 years. UC Berkeley is at 93%.
Source: IPEDS
Data from IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), a federal database maintained by the U.S. Department of Education. Figures represent the most recent available academic year.