- Both University of California-Berkeley (UC Berkeley) and Washington State University (Washington State) are public.
- UC Berkeley is located in Berkeley, CA and Washington State is located in Pullman, WA.
- UC Berkeley has more expensive tuition of $45,627 than Washington State ($29,073).
- UC Berkeley has tighter acceptance rate of 17.11% than Washington State (73.06%).
- UC Berkeley is larger with 45,307 students than Washington State (27,539 students).
University of California-Berkeley View More Rivals | Washington State University View More Rivals | |
| #36 in National Universities #10 in California | Rankings | #171 in National Universities #8 in Washington |
| Public, 4-years | School Type | Public, 4-years |
| Berkeley, CA | Location | Pullman, WA |
UC Berkeley| Known as | Washington State | |
| Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degrees | 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate 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 | $12,997 Washington residents $29,073 out-of-state |
| $15,261 California residents $30,363 out-of-state | Graduate | $14,400 Washington residents $29,567 out-of-state |
| $22,200 | Financial Aid | $11,881 |
| Admission | ||
| $70 undergraduate $120 graduate | Application Fee | $50 undergraduate $75 graduate |
| 17.11% | Acceptance Rate | 73.06% |
| 43.84% | Yield | 27.97% |
| Test Scores | ||
| Student Population | ||
| 45,307 | Total Students | 27,539 |
| 32,479 | Undergraduate | 22,612 |
| 12,828 | Graduate | 4,927 |
| 1,622 | Online Enrollment | 4,255 |
| Graduation Rate & Outcomes | ||
| 94% | Graduation Rate | 62% |
| Transfer-out Rate | ||
| 96% | Retention Rate | 81% |
| $79,000 | Average Earning after Graduation | $56,600 |
| 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 Teacher Certifiate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 9,765) | On-Campus Living | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 6,734) $7,946 average annual costs |
| Not offered or not Reported | Meal Plan | Not offered or not Reported |
| Faculties and Staffs | ||
| 19 to 1 | Students to Faculty Ratio | 15 to 1 |
| 1,847 Full-time 856 Part-time | Number of Faculties | 1,330 Full-time 506 Part-time |
| 10,343 Full-time 1,779 Part-time | Number of Staffs | 5,884 Full-time 768 Part-time |
| $170,122 for Faculties $90,941 Part-time | Average Salary | $92,732 for Faculties $66,630 Part-time |