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UCLA vs UC Berkeley

UCLA admits 9.0% of applicants at $49,403 (out-of-state) tuition; UC Berkeley admits 11.0% at $50,547 (out-of-state) tuition. Compare deadlines, costs, test-score bands and application workload below, then open either full guide for essay strategy.

UCLAUC Berkeley
Acceptance rate9.0%11.0%
Tuition$49,403 (out-of-state)$50,547 (out-of-state)
LocationLos Angeles, CABerkeley, CA
TestingTest-blindTest-blind
SAT middle 50%Not considered (test-blind)Not considered (test-blind)
ACT middle 50%Not considered (test-blind)Not considered (test-blind)
Application deadlinesRegular Decision: November 30Regular Decision: November 30
SupplementsUC Application, 4 Personal Insight QuestionsUC Application, 4 Personal Insight Questions

Source: College Scorecard, U.S. Department of Education. Figures reflect the most recently published class — confirm current-cycle numbers on each school's official admissions site before applying.

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