| UC Berkeley vs. UW |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#18 in National Universities #18 in World University Rankings #6 in California Colleges | Rankings* | #55 in National Universities #25 in World University Rankings #1 in Washington 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 Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) Doctorate (Other) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$14,850 California Residents $45,627 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$12,643 Washington Residents $41,997 Out-of-State |
| cheaper$15,261 California Residents $30,363 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | expensive$18,633 Washington Residents $32,511 Out-of-State |
| More$22,200 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$15,700 |
| Admission | ||
| Tighter11.33% | Acceptance Rate | Easier47.52% |
| Favorable46.33% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower29.61% |
| 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 | Dual Credits Advanced placement (AP) Credits Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Smaller45,307 | Total Enrollment | Larger52,319 |
| Smaller32,479 | Undergraduate Student Population | Larger36,213 |
| Smaller12,828 | Graduate Student Population | Larger16,106 |
| Larger1,622 | Online Student Population | Smaller1,207 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher94% | Graduate Rate | Lower84% |
| Higher96% | Retention Rate | Lower94% |
| 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: 10,310) |
| ✔ | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ |
| Faculties | ||
| Less Students per Faculty19 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | More Students per Faculty21 to 1 |
| 2,703 | Number of faculties | 5,865 |
| Higher$175,852 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$125,458 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.