Pacific College of Health and Science vs Berkeley

Pacific College of Health and Science and University of California-Berkeley stand as two distinct institutions of higher learning, each offering unique opportunities and experiences to their students. Pacific College, a private institution, boasts a smaller student body and a focus on health sciences, while UC-Berkeley, a public research university, offers a wide range of academic programs and a vibrant campus life. With acceptance rates varying significantly, the popular majors, student demographics, and graduation rates also differ between these two esteemed institutions. Explore the comprehensive comparison table provided on this page to delve into the details and discover which institution aligns best with your academic aspirations and personal preferences.

	Pacific College of Health and Science	University of California-Berkeley
Overview
Location	San Diego, California	Berkeley, California
Campus setting	City: Large	City: Midsize
College type	4 year	4 year
Control/business model	Private (For Profit)	Public
Calendar system	Semester	Semester
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate	Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate		96.0%
Common app member	No	No
Religious affiliation

Admission
Acceptance rate	Open Admission	14.4%
Application fees	Undergraduate: $50 Graduate: $50	Undergraduate: $70 Graduate: $120
SAT range	N/A	N/A
ACT range	N/A	N/A
Students submitting SAT score
Students submitting ACT score
Total number of applicants		112,843
Total number of admissions given out		16,295
Admitted students who chose to enroll		6,931
Yield rate		42.5%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)		N/A
High school GPA	N/A	Required
Recommendation letters	N/A	Not required
High school transcript	N/A	Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL)	N/A	Required

Tuition and Fees
Sticker price	$31,351	In state: $37,920 Out of state: $67,674
Average net price	$24,597	$17,652
Tuition	$9,606	In state: $11,442 Out of state: $41,196
Room & board		$20,236
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	39.0% Average amount $3,348	52.0% Average amount $21,406
Students receiving federal student loan	39.0% Average amount $4,750	15.0% Average amount $4,586
Students taking out private loans	0.0% Average amount $0	6.0% Average amount $7,122

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	293 Men 21.5% Women 78.5%	31,814 Men 45.4% Women 54.6%
Graduate students	752 Men 19.1% Women 80.9%	13,222 Men 51.7% Women 48.3%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Moderate	Moderate
Out-of-state students	N/A	16.9%
International students	0.1%	18.0%
Campus local/setting	City: Large	City: Midsize
Dormitory capacity	N/A	9,630
First year students are required to live on campus?	N/A	No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	N/A	California New Jersey Texas Virginia New York

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

Outcome
Graduation rate	71.4%	92.8%
Dropout rate	28.6%	6.3%
Transferred out	N/A	N/A
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)	Alternative and Complementary Medicine and Medical Systems (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $25,845 Year 2: $23,649 Year 3: $21,896 Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services (Undergraduate Certificates or Diplomas) Year 1: $20,929 Year 2: N/A Year 3: $17,634 Somatic Bodywork and Related Therapeutic Services (Associate's Degrees) Year 1: $22,585 Year 2: $21,052 Year 3: $16,437 Alternative and Complementary Medicine and Medical Systems (First Professional Degrees) Year 1: $33,828 Year 2: N/A Year 3: N/A	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

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