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