| UC Berkeley vs. UCSD |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#18 in National Universities #18 in World University Rankings #6 in California Colleges | Rankings* | #38 in National Universities #31 in World University Rankings #11 in California 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 | Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$14,850 California Residents $45,627 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$15,265 California Residents $46,042 Out-of-State |
| expensive$15,261 California Residents $30,363 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$14,535 California Residents $29,637 Out-of-State |
| More$22,200 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$20,811 |
| Admission | ||
| Tighter11.33% | Acceptance Rate | Easier23.71% |
| Favorable46.33% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower21.05% |
| 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 Record Completion of College Preparatory Program English Proficiency Test Work experience Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits | Accepted Credits | Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger45,307 | Total Enrollment | Smaller42,006 |
| Smaller32,479 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger33,096 |
| Larger12,828 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller8,910 |
| Larger1,622 | Online Student Population | Smaller48 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher94% | Graduate Rate | Lower87% |
| Higher96% | Retention Rate | Lower93% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 9,765) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 18,165) |
| ✔ | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ |
| Faculties | ||
| 19 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | 19 to 1 |
| 2,703 | Number of faculties | 3,433 |
| Higher$175,852 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$158,600 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.