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Pacific Northwest College of Art vs Berkeley

Pacific Northwest College of Art (PNCA) and University of California-Berkeley (UC Berkeley) stand as distinct institutions of higher learning, each offering unique educational experiences. PNCA, a private art and design college, fosters a close-knit community with a focus on creative expression, while UC Berkeley, a prestigious public research university, provides a comprehensive range of academic programs in various disciplines. With PNCA's acceptance rate hovering around 80% and UC Berkeley's at a highly selective 17%, the institutions differ in their accessibility. Popular majors at PNCA include Fine Arts, Graphic Design, and Illustration, while UC Berkeley offers a diverse selection of majors, including Engineering, Computer Science, and Economics. Explore the comparison table to delve into further details about these institutions, including student body demographics, graduation rates, and additional factors that may influence your educational journey.
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Pacific Northwest College of Art

 		University of California-Berkeley logo

University of California-Berkeley

Overview

Location Portland, Oregon Berkeley, California
Campus setting City: Large City: Midsize
College type 4 year 4 year
Control/business model Private (Non Profit) Public
Calendar system Semester Semester
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate Undergraduate and Graduate
Students retention rate 59.0% 96.0%
Common app member Yes No
Religious affiliation

Admission

Acceptance rate 97.5% 14.4%
Application fees $65
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 364 112,843
Total number of admissions given out 355 16,295
Admitted students who chose to enroll 64 6,931
Yield rate 18.0% 42.5%
Test scores (SAT/ACT) N/A N/A
High school GPA Required Required
Recommendation letters Not required Not required
High school transcript Not required Not required
English proficiency test (e.g. TOEFL) Required Required

Tuition and Fees

Sticker price $63,974
In state: $37,920
Out of state: $67,674
Average net price $36,405 $17,652
Tuition $41,768
In state: $11,442
Out of state: $41,196
Room & board $20,236
Available payment plans
  • Prepaid tuition plan
  • Tuition payment plan
  • Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid

Students receiving financial aid

(Grants & scholarships)

 99.0%
Average amount $22,027 		52.0%
Average amount $21,406
Students receiving federal student loan 70.0%
Average amount $5,333 		15.0%
Average amount $4,586
Students taking out private loans 6.0%
Average amount $18,860 		6.0%
Average amount $7,122

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students 397
Men 29.0% Women 71.0% 		31,814
Men 45.4% Women 54.6%
Graduate students 84
Men 20.2% Women 79.8% 		13,222
Men 51.7% Women 48.3%
Racial/ethnic diversity
Low
Moderate
Out-of-state students N/A 16.9%
International students 4.2% 18.0%
Campus local/setting City: Large City: Midsize
Dormitory capacity 130 9,630
First year students are required to live on campus? No No
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from N/A California New Jersey Texas Virginia New York

Academics

Popular study areas
  • Visual & Performing Arts
  • Multidisciplinary Studies
  • English Language and Literature
  • Engineering
  • Business
  • Computer and Information Science
  • Legal Profession
  • Health Professions
Students to faculty ratio 10:1 20:1
Institutional accreditation Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission

Outcome

Graduation rate 35.7% 92.8%
Dropout rate 62.9% 6.3%
Transferred out N/A N/A
Alumni salary by major (Top 10)
Design and Applied Arts (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: N/A
  • Year 2: $25,658
  • Year 3: $39,482
Design and Applied Arts (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $20,535
  • Year 2: $27,494
  • Year 3: $31,458
Fine and Studio Arts (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $24,540
  • Year 2: $32,029
  • Year 3: $30,660
Fine and Studio Arts (Bachelor's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $25,687
  • Year 2: $19,835
  • Year 3: $27,584
Cultural Studies/Critical Theory and Analysis (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: N/A
  • Year 2: $27,765
  • 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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