| UC Berkeley vs. Washington State |
 |  | |
|---|---|---|
#18 in National Universities #18 in World University Rankings #6 in California Colleges | Rankings* | #146 in National Universities #7 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 | 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Post-BS Certificate Master's Post-MS Certificate Doctorate (Research) Doctorate (Professional Practice) |
| 2024 Tuition & Fees | ||
| expensive$14,850 California Residents $45,627 Out-of-State | Undergraduate Tuition | cheaper$12,997 Washington Residents $29,073 Out-of-State |
| expensive$15,261 California Residents $30,363 Out-of-State | Graduate Tuition | cheaper$14,400 Washington Residents $29,567 Out-of-State |
| More$22,200 | Average Financial Aid Amount | Less$11,881 |
| Admission | ||
| Tighter11.33% | Acceptance Rate | Easier83.10% |
| Favorable46.33% | Yield (Enrollment Rate) | Lower24.75% |
| 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 Credits for Life Experiences Credit for Military Training |
| Enrollment | ||
| Larger45,307 | Total Enrollment | Smaller27,539 |
| Larger32,479 | Undergraduate Student Population | Smaller22,612 |
| Larger12,828 | Graduate Student Population | Smaller4,927 |
| Smaller1,622 | Online Student Population | Larger4,255 |
| Completion & Outcomes | ||
| Higher94% | Graduate Rate | Lower62% |
| Higher96% | Retention Rate | Lower81% |
| 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: 6,734) |
| ✔ | Board/Meal Plan | ✔ (Typical Annual Charge: $4,450) |
| Faculties | ||
| More Students per Faculty19 to 1 | Student to Faculty Ratio | Less Students per Faculty15 to 1 |
| 2,703 | Number of faculties | 1,836 |
| Higher$175,852 | Average Faculty Salary | Lower$96,937 |
*Ranking data is from College Evaluator.