- Both University of California-Berkeley (UC Berkeley) and University of Colorado Boulder (CU Boulder) are public.
- UC Berkeley is located in Berkeley, CA and CU Boulder is located in Boulder, CO.
- UC Berkeley has more expensive tuition of $45,627 than CU Boulder ($41,943).
- UC Berkeley has tighter acceptance rate of 17.11% than CU Boulder (79.84%).
- UC Berkeley is larger with 45,307 students than CU Boulder (39,585 students).
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| #36 in National Universities #10 in California | Rankings | #177 in National Universities #7 in Colorado |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Berkeley, CA | Location | Boulder, CO |
UC Berkeley| Known as | CU Boulder | |
| Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | Bachelor's Master's 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 | $16,430 Colorado residents $41,943 out-of-state |
| $15,261 California residents $30,363 out-of-state | Graduate | $17,462 Colorado residents $38,020 out-of-state |
| $22,200 | Financial Aid | $11,017 |
| Admission | ||
| $70 undergraduate $120 graduate | Application Fee | $65 undergraduate $60 graduate |
| 17.11% | Acceptance Rate | 79.84% |
| 43.84% | Yield | 22.76% |
| Test Scores | 1,280 SAT, 29 ACT | |
| Student Population | ||
| 45,307 | Total Students | 39,585 |
| 32,479 | Undergraduate | 31,034 |
| 12,828 | Graduate | 8,551 |
| 1,622 | Online Enrollment | 3,156 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 94% | Graduation Rate | 74% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 15% | |
| 96% | Retention Rate | 88% |
| $79,000 | Average Earning after Graduation | $59,700 |
| 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: 7,500) |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | ✔ (19 meals per week) |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 19 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 18 to 1 |
| 1,847 Full-time 856 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 1,711 Full-time 975 Part-time |
| 10,343 Full-time 1,779 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 7,722 Full-time 1,726 Part-time |
| $170,122 for Faculties $90,941 Part-time | Average Salary | $108,398 for Faculties $76,693 Part-time |