| UC Berkeley vs. UCSB |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#18 in National Universities #18 in World University Rankings #6 in California Colleges | Rankings* | #41 in National Universities #53 in World University Rankings #14 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 Post-BS Certificate Master's Doctorate (Research) |
| 2025 Tuition & Fees | ||
| cheaper$15,377 California Residents $47,265 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | expensive$15,444 California Residents $47,332 Out-of-State |
| expensive$15,866 California Residents $30,968 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$15,124 California Residents $30,226 Out-of-State |
| More$22,996 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$19,022 |
| Admission | ||
| Tighter10.98% | Acceptance Rate | Easier32.97% |
| Favorable45.99% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower13.78% |
| 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 Personal statement or essay |
| Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits | Accepted Credits | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger45,882 | Total Enrollment | Smaller26,133 |
| Larger33,070 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller23,181 |
| Larger12,812 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller2,952 |
| Larger1,793 | Online Student Population | Smaller57 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher93% | Graduate Rate | Lower83% |
| Higher97% | Retention Rate | Lower93% |
| Special Learning Opportunity | ||
| ROTC Study Abroad Evening/Weekend College Teacher Certificate | Special learning Opportunity | ROTC Study Abroad Teacher Certificate |
| ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 9,765) | Campus Housing | ✔ (Dormitory Capacity: 11,441) |
| ✔ | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ |
| Faculty | ||
| More Students per Faculty18 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty17 to 1 |
| 2,951 | Number of faculty | 1,241 |
| Higher$192,150 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$186,097 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.