Berkeley, CA · Los Angeles, CA · Source: IPEDS federal database
| UC Berkeley | UCLA | |
|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 11.7% | 8.7% |
| In-State Tuition | $14,850 | $13,747 |
| Out-of-State Tuition | $45,627 | $44,524 |
| Average Net Price | $16,997 | $15,166 |
| Graduation Rate | 93.0% | 93.0% |
GradFax Analysis
UC Berkeley accepts 11.7% of applicants. UCLA accepts 8.7%. Tuition is close: $14,850 at UC Berkeley, $13,747 at UCLA. Six-year graduation rates are close: 93% at UC Berkeley, 93% at UCLA.
Bottom Line
Both are solid options. Get the actual aid estimates from each school and compare them side by side. The averages above won't tell your specific story.
Source: IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
UCLA. It accepts 8.7% of applicants, per IPEDS data.
Source: IPEDS
UCLA, on average. After aid, students pay $15,166/year versus $16,997/year. Your number depends on your aid package.
Source: IPEDS
Nearly the same. UC Berkeley is at 93%; UCLA 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.