Berkeley, CA · Stanford, CA · Source: IPEDS federal database
| UC Berkeley | Stanford University | |
|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 11.7% | 3.9% |
| In-State Tuition | $14,850 | $62,484 |
| Out-of-State Tuition | $45,627 | $62,484 |
| Average Net Price | $16,997 | $3,796 |
| Graduation Rate | 93.0% | 93.0% |
GradFax Analysis
UC Berkeley accepts 11.7% of applicants. Stanford University accepts 3.9%. UC Berkeley's in-state tuition is $14,850. Stanford University's is $62,484. That's a $47,634 difference per year. Six-year graduation rates are close: 93% at UC Berkeley, 93% at Stanford University.
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.
Source: IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
Stanford University. It accepts 3.9% of applicants, per IPEDS data.
Source: IPEDS
UC Berkeley has lower published tuition: $14,850 versus $62,484. Financial aid can flip this, so compare your actual award letters.
Source: IPEDS
Nearly the same. UC Berkeley is at 93%; Stanford University 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.