College comparison

Arizona vs UC Berkeley

A side-by-side of acceptance rate, test scores, and cost — source-cited estimates, not guarantees. Want the number that actually matters for your student? Model your admit odds at each.

Metric	Arizona Tucson, AZ	UC Berkeley Berkeley, CA
Acceptance rateUniversity of California-Berkeley is more selective	86%	11%
SAT (25–75)	1150–1420	—
ACT (25–75)	—	—
Undergrad enrollment	42,537	33,068
Avg net price	$16,674	$13,481
Median earnings (10 yr)UC Berkeley reports higher median earnings	$59,979	$92,446
Graduation rate	68%	93%
Median debt	$19,620	$13,000
Economic mobility	—	4.9%
Test policy	—	—
Type	Public	Public

Quick answers

Is University of Arizona or University of California-Berkeley harder to get into?

University of California-Berkeley is more selective: University of Arizona's acceptance rate is approximately 86% and University of California-Berkeley's is approximately 11% (estimates from public and primary sources).

What SAT score do you need for University of Arizona vs University of California-Berkeley?

The middle-50% SAT range is 1150–1420 at University of Arizona and — at University of California-Berkeley. Scores outside these bands are still admitted, especially with strong applications.

Figures are estimates compiled from public datasets (College Scorecard / IPEDS) and primary sources; verify with each institution before relying on them.

These outputs are estimates from a baseline model — not guarantees of admission, cost, or outcome.