Berkeley, CA · Los Angeles, CA · Source: IPEDS federal database
| UC Berkeley | USC | |
|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 11.0% | 9.8% |
| In-State Tuition | $16,347 | $72,097 |
| Out-of-State Tuition | $50,547 | $72,097 |
| Average Net Price | $16,538 | $43,412 |
| Graduation Rate | 93.0% | 92.0% |
| Total Enrollment | 45,882 | 46,566 |
| Student-Faculty Ratio | 18 | 9 |
GradFax Analysis
UC Berkeley accepts 11.0% of applicants. USC accepts 9.8%. UC Berkeley's in-state tuition is $16,347. USC's is $72,097. That's a $55,750 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.
After aid, the average student pays $16,538/year at UC Berkeley and $43,412/year at USC. UC Berkeley is cheaper for most people.
Source: IPEDS: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System
USC. It accepts 9.8% of applicants, per IPEDS data.
Source: IPEDS
UC Berkeley, on average. After aid, students pay $16,538/year versus $43,412/year. Your number depends on your aid package.
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.