| Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo vs. UCB |
| Rankings* | ||
| Private (not-for-profit), four-years Doctoral/Research University | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), four-years Master's College and University (smaller programs) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Associate Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) | Offered Degree | Associate 2-4 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$6,550 | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$5,986 |
| expensive$7,125 | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$6,502 |
| Less$5,868 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$8,345 |
| Admission | ||
| Easier93.78% | Acceptance Rate | Tighter65.94% |
| Lower16.57% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Favorable89.01% |
| High School GPA High School Record Admission Test Scores Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Record Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training | Accepted Credits | Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller640 | Total Enrollment | Larger698 |
| Smaller298 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger563 |
| Larger342 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller135 |
| Larger38 | Online Student Population | Smaller24 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher54% | Graduate Rate | Lower34% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 1% |
| Higher87% | Retention Rate | Lower80% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | Teacher Certificate |
| Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 16) | |
| Board/Meal Plan | ✔ | |
| Faculty | ||
| Less Students per Faculty10 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty13 to 1 |
| 52 | Number of faculty | 108 |
| Higher$38,940 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$25,716 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.