Berkeley, CA · La Jolla, CA · Source: IPEDS federal database
| UC Berkeley | UC San Diego | |
|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 11.0% | 26.7% |
| In-State Tuition | $16,347 | $16,758 |
| Out-of-State Tuition | $50,547 | $50,958 |
| Average Net Price | $16,538 | $14,047 |
| Graduation Rate | 93.0% | 86.0% |
| Total Enrollment | 45,882 | 44,256 |
| Student-Faculty Ratio | 18 | 19 |
GradFax Analysis
UC Berkeley accepts 11.0% of applicants. UC San Diego accepts 26.7%. Tuition is close: $16,347 at UC Berkeley, $16,758 at UC San Diego. UC Berkeley graduates 93% of students in 6 years. UC San Diego graduates 86%.
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
UC Berkeley. It accepts 11.0% of applicants, per IPEDS data.
Source: IPEDS
UC San Diego, on average. After aid, students pay $14,047/year versus $16,538/year. Your number depends on your aid package.
Source: IPEDS
UC Berkeley: 93% of students finish in 6 years. UC San Diego is at 86%.
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.