Stanford, CA · Berkeley, CA · Source: IPEDS federal database
| Stanford University | UC Berkeley | |
|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 3.6% | 11.0% |
| In-State Tuition | $65,910 | $16,347 |
| Out-of-State Tuition | $65,910 | $50,547 |
| Average Net Price | $25,078 | $16,538 |
| Graduation Rate | 92.0% | 93.0% |
| Total Enrollment | 18,625 | 45,882 |
| Student-Faculty Ratio | 6 | 18 |
GradFax Analysis
Stanford University accepts 3.6% of applicants. UC Berkeley accepts 11.0%. Stanford University's tuition is $65,910. UC Berkeley's is $16,347. That's a $49,563 difference per year. Six-year graduation rates are close: 92% at Stanford University, 93% at UC Berkeley.
Bottom Line
UC Berkeley is public; Stanford University is private. If you're an in-state student, UC Berkeley will cost significantly less. Check the net price numbers above before deciding.
After aid, the average student pays $25,078/year at Stanford University and $16,538/year at UC Berkeley. UC Berkeley is cheaper for most people.
Source: IPEDS: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
Stanford University. It accepts 3.6% of applicants, per IPEDS data.
Source: IPEDS
UC Berkeley, on average. After aid, students pay $16,538/year versus $25,078/year. Your number depends on your aid package.
Source: IPEDS
Nearly the same. Stanford University is at 92%; 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.