UC Berkeley vs. Boston |
#18 in National Universities #18 in World University Rankings #6 in California Colleges | Rankings* | #34 in National Universities #8 in Massachusetts Colleges |
Public, four-years Research University (very high research activity) | School Type | Private (not-for-profit), 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 Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
cheaper$14,850 California Residents $45,627 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$67,680 |
cheaper$15,261 California Residents $30,363 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$35,900 |
Less$22,200 | Average Financial Aid Amount | More$47,075 |
Admission | ||
- | Test Scores | 1,490 SAT 34 ACT |
Tighter11.33% | Acceptance Rate | Easier16.66% |
Favorable46.33% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower34.60% |
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 Recommendations Formal Demonstration of Competencies Admission Test Scores English Proficiency Test Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Work experience Personal statement or essay Legacy status |
Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits | Accepted Credits | Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
Enrollment | ||
Larger45,307 | Total Enrollment | Smaller15,287 |
Larger32,479 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller9,982 |
Larger12,828 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller5,305 |
Larger1,622 | Online Student Population | Smaller814 |
Completion & Outcomes | ||
Higher94% | Graduate Rate | Lower90% |
- | Transfer-out Rate | 6% |
Higher96% | Retention Rate | Lower95% |
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: 7,619) |
✔ | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $6,000) |
Faculties | ||
More Students per Faculty19 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty12 to 1 |
2,703 | Number of faculties | 1,379 |
Higher$175,852 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$149,402 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.