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UCLA Stanford UCSD UT Austin UC Davis Michigan UCSB UCI USC Georgia Tech UW-Seattle Illinois| University of California Berkeley | La Sierra University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UC Berkeley | La Sierra University | ||
| Location | Berkeley, CA | Riverside, CA | ||
| Setting | Midsize City | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 45,307 | 1,614 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #63 | #645 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Seventh Day Adventists | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | berkeley.edu | lasierra.edu | ||
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Costs |
UC Berkeley | La Sierra University | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,564 | $33,912 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,636 | $33,912 | ||
| Room & Board | $21,402 | $11,325 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $19,257 | $25,076 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,669 | $21,867 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 52% | 100% |
Admission |
UC Berkeley | La Sierra University | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 128,209 | 1,878 | ||
| Admitted | 14,523 | 1,725 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 11.3% | 91.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 46.3% | 19.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.87 | 3.54 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Elite | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | Very High | |||
| ACT Range | 30/35 | 18/28 | ||
| SAT Range | 1310/1530 | 880/1140 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Nov 30, 2023 |
Academics |
UC Berkeley | La Sierra University | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UC Berkeley | La Sierra University | ||
| Graduation Rate | 90% | 32% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $74,700 | $51,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 79% | 52% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,200 | $30,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $146 | $310 |
Diversity |
UC Berkeley | La Sierra University | ||
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| % Men | 46% | 40% | ||
| % Women | 54% | 60% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 27% | 14% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 14% | 48% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 2% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 14% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 0% |
Students |
UC Berkeley | La Sierra University | ||
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| % In-State | 78% | 84% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 11% | 9% | ||
Campus |
UC Berkeley | La Sierra University | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of California Berkeley is larger than than La Sierra University based on total student enrollment (45,307 students vs. 1,614 students)
UC Berkeley vs. La Sierra University Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UC Berkeley or La Sierra University?
- La Sierra University is 193.3% more expensive to attend than UC Berkeley for in-state tuition ($33,912.00 vs. $11,564.00)
- Out of state tuition is 22.8% higher at UC Berkeley than La Sierra University ($41,636.00 vs. $33,912.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of California Berkeley than La Sierra University ($19,257 vs. $25,076)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at La Sierra University are 89% lower than costs at University of California Berkeley ($11,325 vs. $21,402)
- More students receive financial grant aid at La Sierra University than University of California Berkeley (100% vs. 52%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by La Sierra University students is 0.9% larger than aid received University of California Berkeley ($21,867 vs. $21,669)
UC Berkeley vs. La Sierra University Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UC Berkeley or La Sierra University? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between La Sierra University or UC Berkeley .
- The average SAT score at University of California Berkeley (1397) is 468 points higher than at La Sierra University (929)
- Incoming UC Berkeley students have a 13 point higher average ACT score (32) than students at La Sierra University (19)
- Accepted freshman UC Berkeley students have a 0.33 point higher average high school GPA (3.87) than students at La Sierra University (3.54)
- La Sierra University has a higher acceptance rate (91.9%) than UC Berkeley (11.3%)
UC Berkeley vs. La Sierra University Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UC Berkeley or La Sierra University? Graduation rate, salary and amount of student loan debt are indicators of a college which offers better outcomes for its graduates. Compare the following outcomes facts between La Sierra University and UC Berkeley.
- The graduation rate at UC Berkeley is higher than La Sierra University (90% vs. 32%)
- Graduates from University of California Berkeley earn on average $22,800 more per year than La Sierra University graduates after ten years. ($74,700 vs. $51,900)
- University of California Berkeley students graduate with a $15,800 lower median federal student loan debt than La Sierra University graduates. ($14,200 vs. $30,000)
- UC Berkeley graduates are paying $164 less per month on federal student loans than La Sierra University graduates. ($146 vs. $310)
- More UC Berkeley graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former La Sierra University students, three years after graduation. (79% vs. 52%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/