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CU Anschutz vs Berkeley

When it comes to higher education, University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus and University of California-Berkeley stand out as two prominent institutions with distinct offerings. With acceptance rates of 84% and 17%, respectively, they cater to different levels of academic competitiveness. While CU Denver/Anschutz excels in medical and health-related fields, UC Berkeley boasts strengths in engineering, computer science, and social sciences. CU Denver/Anschutz fosters a diverse student body, with 43% of undergraduates identifying as minorities, while UC Berkeley's student population is more evenly distributed across ethnicities. With graduation rates of 68% and 89%, respectively, both universities prioritize student success, though UC Berkeley maintains a higher completion rate. Explore the comprehensive comparison table below to delve into further details and discover which institution aligns best with your academic aspirations and personal preferences.
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University of California-Berkeley

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University of Colorado Denver/Anschutz Medical Campus

Overview

Location Berkeley, California Denver, Colorado
Campus setting City: Midsize City: Large
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% 75.0%
Common app member No Yes
Religious affiliation

Admission

Acceptance rate 14.4% 72.0%
Application fees
Undergraduate: $70
Graduate: $120
Undergraduate: $50
Graduate: $50
SAT range N/A 1030 - 1250
ACT range N/A 21 - 28
Students submitting SAT score 29.0%
Students submitting ACT score 9.0%
Total number of applicants 112,843 14,428
Total number of admissions given out 16,295 10,395
Admitted students who chose to enroll 6,931 1,688
Yield rate 42.5% 16.2%
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
In state: $37,920
Out of state: $67,674
In state: $28,988
Out of state: $45,980
Average net price $17,652 $14,630
Tuition
In state: $11,442
Out of state: $41,196
In state: $8,160
Out of state: $25,152
Room & board $20,236
Room/dormitory: $9,370
Meal plan: $4,420
Available payment plans
  • Tuition payment plan
  • Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid

Students receiving financial aid

(Grants & scholarships)

 52.0%
Average amount $21,406 		77.0%
Average amount $7,896
Students receiving federal student loan 15.0%
Average amount $4,586 		29.0%
Average amount $5,521
Students taking out private loans 6.0%
Average amount $7,122 		3.0%
Average amount $11,395

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students 31,814
Men 45.4% Women 54.6% 		14,289
Men 42.8% Women 57.2%
Graduate students 13,222
Men 51.7% Women 48.3% 		9,978
Men 35.5% Women 64.5%
Racial/ethnic diversity
Moderate
Moderate
Out-of-state students 16.9% 16.2%
International students 18.0% 6.6%
Campus local/setting City: Midsize City: Large
Dormitory capacity 9,630 1,250
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 Colorado California Texas New Mexico Illinois

Academics

Popular study areas
  • Engineering
  • Business
  • Computer and Information Science
  • Legal Profession
  • Health Professions
  • Health Professions
  • Business
  • Biological and Biomedical Sciences
  • Education
  • Visual & Performing Arts
Students to faculty ratio 20:1 17:1
Institutional accreditation Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission Higher Learning Commission

Outcome

Graduation rate 92.8% 48.0%
Dropout rate 6.3% 19.5%
Transferred out N/A 28.5%
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
Advanced/Graduate Dentistry and Oral Sciences (First Professional Degrees)
  • Year 1: $226,129
  • Year 2: $234,763
  • Year 3: $249,730
Dentistry (First Professional Degrees)
  • Year 1: $117,562
  • Year 2: $113,531
  • Year 3: $132,598
Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration (Doctoral Degrees)
  • Year 1: $100,224
  • Year 2: $118,790
  • Year 3: $127,463
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Doctoral Degrees)
  • Year 1: $120,041
  • Year 2: $115,339
  • Year 3: $121,537
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions (First Professional Degrees)
  • Year 1: $90,407
  • Year 2: $90,501
  • Year 3: $98,484
Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $86,482
  • Year 2: $89,184
  • Year 3: $96,904
Finance and Financial Management Services (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $72,510
  • Year 2: $83,546
  • Year 3: $96,592
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $88,154
  • Year 2: $88,879
  • Year 3: $92,077
Civil Engineering (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $71,326
  • Year 2: $79,284
  • Year 3: $88,793
Information Science/Studies (Master's Degrees)
  • Year 1: $78,891
  • Year 2: $77,401
  • Year 3: $86,951

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