- University of California-Berkeley (UC Berkeley) is a public school while Stanford University is a private school.
- Both schools are located in California.
- Stanford University has more expensive tuition of $62,484 than UC Berkeley ($45,627).
- Stanford University has tighter acceptance rate of 4.73% than UC Berkeley (17.11%).
- UC Berkeley is larger with 45,307 students than Stanford University (18,283 students).
University of California-Berkeley View More Rivals | Stanford University View More Rivals | |
| #36 in National Universities #10 in California | Rankings | #1 in National Universities #1 in California |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Private, 4-years |
| Berkeley, CA | Location | Stanford, CA |
UC Berkeley| Known as | | |
| Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| Research University (very high research activity) | Carnegie Classification | Research University (very high research activity) |
| Tuition & Fees | ||
| $14,850 California residents $45,627 out-of-state | Undergraduate | $62,484 |
| $15,261 California residents $30,363 out-of-state | Graduate | $59,499 |
| $22,200 | Financial Aid | $56,737 |
| Admission | ||
| $70 undergraduate $120 graduate | Application Fee | $90 undergraduate $125 graduate |
| 17.11% | Acceptance Rate | 4.73% |
| 43.84% | Yield | 81.53% |
| Test Scores | 1,550 SAT, 35 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 45,307 | Total Students | 18,283 |
| 32,479 | Undergraduate | 8,049 |
| 12,828 | Graduate | 10,234 |
| 1,622 | Online Enrollment | 288 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 94% | Graduation Rate | 95% |
| Transfer-out Rate | ||
| 96% | Retention Rate | 98% |
| $79,000 | Average Earning after Graduation | $141,300 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 9,765) | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 14,162) $11,682 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (19 meals per week) $6,937 average annual costs |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 19 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 5 to 1 |
| 1,847 Full-time 856 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 3,724 Full-time 500 Part-time |
| 10,343 Full-time 1,779 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 15,271 Full-time 1,402 Part-time |
| $170,122 for Faculties $90,941 Part-time | Average Salary | $191,816 for Faculties $116,183 Part-time |