University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) vs Berkeley

Nestled in the heart of the Midwest, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) and the prestigious University of California-Berkeley (UCB) stand as two beacons of academic excellence. While both institutions share a commitment to providing a world-class education, they offer distinct experiences shaped by their unique locations, academic strengths, and student demographics. UIUC boasts a higher acceptance rate, making it a more accessible option for aspiring scholars. UCB, on the other hand, attracts a more diverse student body, fostering a vibrant and inclusive campus culture. Explore our comprehensive comparison table to delve into the details of these two esteemed universities, contrasting their acceptance rates, popular majors, student demographics, graduation rates, and more. Discover which institution aligns best with your academic aspirations and personal preferences, setting the stage for an enriching and transformative educational journey.

	University of California-Berkeley	University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Overview
Location	Berkeley, California	Champaign, Illinois
Campus setting	City: Midsize	City: 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%	93.0%
Common app member	No	No
Religious affiliation

Admission
Acceptance rate	14.4%	59.7%
Application fees	Undergraduate: $70 Graduate: $120	Undergraduate: $50 Graduate: $70
SAT range	N/A	1320 - 1510
ACT range	N/A	29 - 34
Students submitting SAT score		43.0%
Students submitting ACT score		24.0%
Total number of applicants	112,843	47,593
Total number of admissions given out	16,295	28,395
Admitted students who chose to enroll	6,931	8,297
Yield rate	42.5%	29.2%
Test scores (SAT/ACT)	N/A	N/A
High school GPA	Required	Not 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: $31,636 Out of state: $49,086
Average net price	$17,652	$14,272
Tuition	In state: $11,442 Out of state: $41,196	In state: $12,254 Out of state: $29,704
Room & board	$20,236	$12,494
Available payment plans	Tuition payment plan	Guaranteed tuition plan Tuition payment plan

Financial Aid
Students receiving financial aid (Grants & scholarships)	52.0% Average amount $21,406	82.0% Average amount $11,212
Students receiving federal student loan	15.0% Average amount $4,586	33.0% Average amount $4,889
Students taking out private loans	6.0% Average amount $7,122	8.0% Average amount $7,014

Students and Campus
Undergraduate students	31,814 Men 45.4% Women 54.6%	34,779 Men 54.1% Women 45.9%
Graduate students	13,222 Men 51.7% Women 48.3%	21,828 Men 55.8% Women 44.2%
Racial/ethnic diversity	Moderate	Moderate
Out-of-state students	16.9%	19.1%
International students	18.0%	20.4%
Campus local/setting	City: Midsize	City: Small
Dormitory capacity	9,630	16,111
First year students are required to live on campus?	No	Yes
Top 5 states where most U.S. students come from	California New Jersey Texas Virginia New York	Illinois California New Jersey Texas New York

Academics
Popular study areas	Engineering Business Computer and Information Science Legal Profession Health Professions	Engineering Business Computer and Information Science Agriculture Education
Students to faculty ratio	20:1	21:1
Institutional accreditation	Western Association of Schools and Colleges Senior Colleges and University Commission	Higher Learning Commission

Outcome
Graduation rate	92.8%	84.9%
Dropout rate	6.3%	14.2%
Transferred out	N/A	N/A
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	Computer Science (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $144,200 Year 2: $138,932 Year 3: $205,343 Computer Science (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $101,262 Year 2: $101,592 Year 3: $118,452 Business Administration, Management and Operations (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $96,177 Year 2: $95,930 Year 3: $115,158 Computer Engineering (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $88,455 Year 2: $84,100 Year 3: $103,246 Human Resources Management and Services (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $87,923 Year 2: $93,033 Year 3: $99,026 Taxation (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $96,057 Year 2: $99,404 Year 3: $96,431 Veterinary Medicine (Doctoral Degrees) Year 1: $83,448 Year 2: N/A Year 3: $93,057 Mechanical Engineering (Master's Degrees) Year 1: $87,643 Year 2: $87,604 Year 3: $92,498 Law (Doctoral Degrees) Year 1: $67,633 Year 2: $74,200 Year 3: $92,189 Engineering Physics (Bachelor's Degrees) Year 1: $48,606 Year 2: $74,845 Year 3: $90,556

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