University of California-Berkeley (UC Berkeley) vs. University of Arizona (Arizona)

Two Rivalry Colleges in Pacific-12 Conference

  • Both University of California-Berkeley (UC Berkeley) and University of Arizona (Arizona) are public.
  • UC Berkeley is located in Berkeley, CA and Arizona is located in Tucson, AZ.
  • UC Berkeley has more expensive tuition of $45,627 than Arizona ($41,095).
  • UC Berkeley has tighter acceptance rate of 17.11% than Arizona (83.58%).
  • Arizona is larger with 49,403 students than UC Berkeley (45,307 students).
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#36 in National Universities
#10 in California
Rankings#197 in National Universities
#1 in Arizona
Public, 4-yearsSchool TypePublic, 4-years
Berkeley, CALocationTucson, AZ
UC BerkeleyKnown asArizona
Bachelor's
Post-Bachelor Certificate
Master's
Post-Master Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Offered Degrees1 Year Certificate
Bachelor's
Post-Bachelor Certificate
Master's
Post-Master Certificate
Doctorate (Research)
Doctorate (Professional Practice)
Research University (very high research activity)Carnegie ClassificationResearch University (very high research activity)
Tuition & Fees
$14,850 California residents
$45,627 out-of-state
Undergraduate$13,626 Arizona residents
$41,095 out-of-state
$15,261 California residents
$30,363 out-of-state
Graduate$14,389 Arizona residents
$33,961 out-of-state
$22,200Financial Aid$13,279
Admission
$70 undergraduate
$120 graduate
Application Fee$50 undergraduate
$90 graduate
17.11%Acceptance Rate83.58%
43.84%Yield26.20%
Test Scores1,240 SAT, 25 ACT
Student Population
45,307Total Students49,403
32,479Undergraduate38,751
12,828Graduate10,652
1,622Online Enrollment9,617
Graduation Rate & Outcomes
94%Graduation Rate67%
Transfer-out Rate18%
96%Retention Rate86%
$79,000Average Earning after Graduation$56,000
Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services
Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for GraduateDistance Learning (Online Classes)Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate
ROTC
Study Abroad
Weekend/Evening College
Teacher Certifiate
Special OpportunitiesROTC
Study Abroad
Weekend/Evening College
Teacher Certifiate
✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 9,765)On-Campus Living✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 7,575)
$8,650 average annual costs
Not offered or not ReportedMeal PlanNot offered or not Reported
Faculties and Staffs
19 to 1Students to Faculty Ratio17 to 1
1,847 Full-time
856 Part-time
Number of Faculties2,077 Full-time
558 Part-time
10,343 Full-time
1,779 Part-time
Number of Staffs10,705 Full-time
2,029 Part-time
$170,122 for Faculties
$90,941 Part-time
Average Salary$102,791 for Faculties
$63,349 Part-time
All data used in our site is from IPEDS (The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), U.S. Department of Education, academic year 2022-2023