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UC Berkeley vs UCLA

Berkeley, CA · Los Angeles, CA · Source: IPEDS federal database

UC BerkeleyUCLA
Acceptance Rate11.0%9.0%
In-State Tuition$16,347$15,203
Out-of-State Tuition$50,547$49,403
Average Net Price$16,538$14,512
Graduation Rate93.0%93.0%
Total Enrollment45,88247,335
Student-Faculty Ratio1820

GradFax Analysis

UC Berkeley accepts 11.0% of applicants. UCLA accepts 9.0%. Tuition is close: $16,347 at UC Berkeley, $15,203 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

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Common Questions

Which is harder to get into, UC Berkeley or UCLA?

UCLA. It accepts 9.0% of applicants, per IPEDS data.

Source: IPEDS

Is UC Berkeley or UCLA more affordable?

UCLA, on average. After aid, students pay $14,512/year versus $16,538/year. Your number depends on your aid package.

Source: IPEDS

Which has a better graduation rate?

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.