University of Virginia-Main Campus (UVA) vs Berkeley

Envision yourself immersed in the vibrant intellectual landscapes of two prestigious institutions: the University of Virginia-Main Campus and the University of California-Berkeley. While both universities share a commitment to academic excellence, they offer distinct experiences that cater to diverse student aspirations. Delve into our comprehensive comparison table to uncover the nuances that set these institutions apart. Explore the contrasting acceptance rates, unravel the intricacies of their popular majors, immerse yourself in the vibrant tapestry of their student body demographics, and discover the trajectories that lead to their respective graduation rates. This side-by-side analysis empowers you to make an informed decision, aligning your academic pursuits with the institution that best resonates with your unique aspirations and goals.

	University of California-Berkeley	University of Virginia-Main Campus
Overview
Location	Berkeley, California	Charlottesville, Virginia
Campus setting	City: Midsize	Suburb: Small
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Public	Public
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate	96.0%	97.0%
Common app member	No	Yes
Religious affiliation

Admission
Acceptance rate	14.4%	20.7%
Application fees	Undergraduate: $70 Graduate: $120	Undergraduate: $75 Graduate: $85
SAT range	N/A	1380 - 1500
ACT range	N/A	32 - 35
Students submitting SAT score		52.0%
Students submitting ACT score		21.0%
Total number of applicants	112,843	47,971
Total number of admissions given out	16,295	9,951
Admitted students who chose to enroll	6,931	3,889
Yield rate	42.5%	39.1%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Required	Not required
Recommendation letters	Not required	Required
High school transcript	Not required	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	Required	Not required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	In state: $37,920 Out of state: $67,674	In state: $36,314 Out of state: $70,696
Average net price	$17,652	$20,401
Tuition	In state: $11,442 Out of state: $41,196	In state: $16,010 Out of state: $49,710
Room & board	$20,236	Room/dormitory: $7,110 Meal plan: $5,550
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Prepaid tuition plan Guaranteed tuition plan Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	52.0% Average amount $21,406	46.0% Average amount $19,612
Students receiving federal student loan	15.0% Average amount $4,586	25.0% Average amount $4,845
Students taking out private loans	6.0% Average amount $7,122	6.0% Average amount $11,030

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	31,814 Men 45.4% Women 54.6%	17,294 Men 43.7% Women 56.3%
Graduate students	13,222 Men 51.7% Women 48.3%	8,711 Men 46.9% Women 53.1%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Moderate	Low
Out-of-state students	16.9%	35.2%
International students	18.0%	8.8%
Campus local/setting	City: Midsize	Suburb: Small
Dormitory capacity	9,630	7,645
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	California New Jersey Texas Virginia New York	Virginia New York Maryland Pennsylvania New Jersey

Academics
Popular study areas	Engineering Business Computer and Information Science Legal Profession Health Professions	Business Health Professions Engineering Social Sciences Education
Students to faculty ratio	20:1	15:1
Institutional accreditation	Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission	Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges

Outcome
Graduation rate	92.8%	93.7%
Dropout rate	6.3%	2.3%
Transferred out	N/A	3.6%
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $171,936 Year 3: $191,597 Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering (Master's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $122,038 Year 3: $167,052 Computer Science (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $125,250 Year 2: $125,388 Year 3: $161,399 Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $126,367 Year 2: $128,868 Year 3: $160,666 Law (First Professional Degrees) Year 1: $160,390 Year 2: $142,470 Year 3: $143,984 Information Science/Studies (Master's Degrees) Year 1: N/A Year 2: $119,358 Year 3: $143,516 Chemistry (Doctoral Degrees) Year 1: $107,442 Year 2: $63,005 Year 3: $112,973 Optometry (First Professional Degrees) Year 1: $74,750 Year 2: $91,363 Year 3: $104,601 Mechanical Engineering (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $95,600 Year 2: $85,760 Year 3: $103,738 Applied Mathematics (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $71,282 Year 2: $65,387 Year 3: $102,543	Law (First Professional Degrees) Year 1: $185,710 Year 2: $162,255 Year 3: $193,013 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $157,071 Year 2: $155,263 Year 3: $176,237 Computer Software and Media Applications (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $86,350 Year 2: $101,406 Year 3: $125,729 Business/Commerce, General (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $103,426 Year 2: $107,256 Year 3: $120,362 Systems Engineering (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $108,239 Year 2: $95,739 Year 3: $109,956 Computer and Information Sciences, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $83,639 Year 2: $92,077 Year 3: $108,272 Computer Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $84,682 Year 2: $90,146 Year 3: $101,904 Business/Commerce, General (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $76,602 Year 2: $82,440 Year 3: $95,939 Systems Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $79,487 Year 2: $82,808 Year 3: $94,931 Public Policy Analysis (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $54,807 Year 2: $70,596 Year 3: $84,597

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