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University of California-BerkeleyBerkeley, CA
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Boston CollegeChestnut Hill, MA
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Rankings*
Public, four-years
Research University (very high research activity)
School TypePrivate (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 Degree1 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 Tuitionexpensive$67,680
cheaper$15,261 California Residents
$30,363 Out-of-State
Graduate Tuitionexpensive$35,900
Less$22,200Average Financial Aid AmountMore$47,075
Admission
-Test Scores1,490 SAT
34 ACT
Tighter11.33%Acceptance RateEasier16.66%
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 CreditsAdvanced placement (AP) Credits
Credits for Life Experiences
Credit for Military Training
Enrollment
Larger45,307Total EnrollmentSmaller15,287
Larger32,479Undergraduate Student PopulationSmaller9,982
Larger12,828Graduate Student PopulationSmaller5,305
Larger1,622Online Student PopulationSmaller814
Completion & Outcomes
Higher94%Graduate RateLower90%
-Transfer-out Rate6%
Higher96%Retention RateLower95%
Special Learning Opportunity
ROTC
Study Abroad
Evening/Weekend College
Teacher Certificate
Special learning OpportunityROTC
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 1Student to Faculty RatioLess Students per Faculty12 to 1
2,703Number of faculties1,379
Higher$175,852Average Faculty SalaryLower$149,402
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.