Berkeley, CA · Los Angeles, CA · Source: IPEDS federal database
| UC Berkeley | USC | |
|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 11.7% | 10.0% |
| In-State Tuition | $14,850 | $68,237 |
| Out-of-State Tuition | $45,627 | $68,237 |
| Average Net Price | $16,997 | $23,317 |
| Graduation Rate | 93.0% | 92.0% |
GradFax Analysis
UC Berkeley accepts 11.7% of applicants. USC accepts 10.0%. UC Berkeley's in-state tuition is $14,850. USC's is $68,237. That's a $53,387 difference per year. Six-year graduation rates are close: 93% at UC Berkeley, 92% at USC.
Bottom Line
UC Berkeley is public; USC 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
USC. It accepts 10.0% of applicants, per IPEDS data.
Source: IPEDS
UC Berkeley has lower published tuition: $14,850 versus $68,237. Financial aid can flip this, so compare your actual award letters.
Source: IPEDS
Nearly the same. UC Berkeley is at 93%; USC is at 92%.
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.