- Both University of California-Berkeley (UC Berkeley) and University of Washington-Seattle Campus (UW) are public.
- UC Berkeley is located in Berkeley, CA and UW is located in Seattle, WA.
- UC Berkeley has more expensive tuition of $45,627 than UW ($41,997).
- UC Berkeley has tighter acceptance rate of 17.11% than UW (46.42%).
- UW is larger with 52,319 students than UC Berkeley (45,307 students).
University of California-Berkeley View More Rivals | University of Washington-Seattle Campus View More Rivals | |
| #36 in National Universities #10 in California | Rankings | #91 in National Universities #2 in Washington |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Berkeley, CA | Location | Seattle, WA |
UC Berkeley| Known as | UW | |
| 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) Doctorate (Other) |
| 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 | $12,643 Washington residents $41,997 out-of-state |
| $15,261 California residents $30,363 out-of-state | Graduate | $18,633 Washington residents $32,511 out-of-state |
| $22,200 | Financial Aid | $15,700 |
| Admission | ||
| $70 undergraduate $120 graduate | Application Fee | $80 undergraduate $85 graduate |
| 17.11% | Acceptance Rate | 46.42% |
| 43.84% | Yield | 32.61% |
| Test Scores | ||
| Student Population | ||
| 45,307 | Total Students | 52,319 |
| 32,479 | Undergraduate | 36,213 |
| 12,828 | Graduate | 16,106 |
| 1,622 | Online Enrollment | 1,207 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 94% | Graduation Rate | 84% |
| Transfer-out Rate | ||
| 96% | Retention Rate | 94% |
| $79,000 | Average Earning after Graduation | $69,600 |
| Special Learning Opportunities and Student Services | ||
| Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Graduate | Distance Learning (Online Classes) | Online Degree/Certificate Program Offered for Both Undergraduate and Graduate |
| ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate | Special Opportunities | ROTC Study Abroad Weekend/Evening College Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 9,765) | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 10,310) |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 19 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 21 to 1 |
| 1,847 Full-time 856 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 4,720 Full-time 1,145 Part-time |
| 10,343 Full-time 1,779 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 18,232 Full-time 2,457 Part-time |
| $170,122 for Faculties $90,941 Part-time | Average Salary | $123,439 for Faculties $82,862 Part-time |