Berkeley, CA · La Jolla, CA · Source: IPEDS federal database
| UC Berkeley | UC San Diego | |
|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 11.7% | 24.5% |
| In-State Tuition | $14,850 | $15,265 |
| Out-of-State Tuition | $45,627 | $46,042 |
| Average Net Price | $16,997 | $13,293 |
| Graduation Rate | 93.0% | 88.0% |
GradFax Analysis
UC Berkeley accepts 11.7% of applicants. UC San Diego accepts 24.5%. Tuition is close: $14,850 at UC Berkeley, $15,265 at UC San Diego. UC Berkeley graduates 93% of students in 6 years. UC San Diego graduates 88%.
Bottom Line
After aid, the average student pays $16,997/year at UC Berkeley and $13,293/year at UC San Diego. UC San Diego is cheaper for most people.
Source: IPEDS — Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
UC Berkeley. It accepts 11.7% of applicants, per IPEDS data.
Source: IPEDS
UC San Diego, on average. After aid, students pay $13,293/year versus $16,997/year. Your number depends on your aid package.
Source: IPEDS
UC Berkeley: 93% of students finish in 6 years. UC San Diego is at 88%.
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.