University of California-Los Angeles vs University of California-Berkeley vs California State University-Fullerton
This page compares University of California-Los Angeles, University of California-Berkeley, and California State University-Fullerton — three of the largest and best-known bachelor's-granting institutions in California. California State University-Fullerton has the largest enrollment (38,546). Ten years after enrollment, median earnings are highest at University of California-Berkeley ($92,446). Highlighted cells mark the most favorable value in each row.
Side-by-side metrics
Data from College Scorecard institution-level records. Lower is better for tuition, net price, and debt; higher is better for earnings, graduation, enrollment, and admission selectivity where shown.
| Metric | University of California-Los Angeles | University of California-Berkeley | California State University-Fullerton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sector | Public | Public | Public |
| In-state tuition | $15,203 | $16,347 | $7,470 |
| Average net price | $12,548 | $13,481 | $6,555 |
| Median student debt | $14,000 | $13,000 | $13,750 |
| Enrollment | 33,475 | 33,068 | 38,546 |
| Graduation rate (150% time) | 92.6% | 92.8% | 70.2% |
| Earnings 6 years after entry | $59,063 | $74,919 | $48,558 |
| Earnings 10 years after entry | $82,511 | $92,446 | $62,951 |
| Admission rate | 9.0% | 11.0% | 90.5% |