| UC Berkeley vs. ASU Tempe |
#18 in National Universities #18 in World University Rankings #6 in California Colleges | Rankings* | #81 in National Universities #126 in World University Rankings #1 in Arizona Colleges |
| Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) |
| Offered Degrees | ||
| Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) | Offered Degree | 1-Year Certificate 1-2 Years Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$15,377 California Residents $47,265 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$12,223 Arizona Residents $33,139 Out-of-State |
| expensive$15,866 California Residents $30,968 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$13,587 Arizona Residents $27,521 Out-of-State |
| More$22,996 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$12,396 |
| Admission | ||
| Tighter10.98% | Acceptance Rate | Easier89.89% |
| Favorable45.99% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower22.11% |
| High School GPA High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program Recommendations English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay | Application Requirements (Required or Considered) | High School GPA High School Rank High School Record Completion of College Preparatory Program English Proficiency Test |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller45,882 | Total Enrollment | Larger79,818 |
| Smaller33,070 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger65,450 |
| Smaller12,812 | Graduate Student Population | Larger14,368 |
| Smaller1,793 | Online Student Population | Larger3,837 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher93% | Graduate Rate | Lower68% |
| - | Transfer-out Rate | 18% |
| Higher97% | Retention Rate | Lower87% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 9,765) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 16,179) |
| ✔ | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $5,610) |
| Faculty | ||
| 18 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | 18 to 1 |
| 2,951 | Number of faculty | 4,661 |
| Higher$192,150 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$114,196 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.