University of California-Berkeley vs University of Virginia
Side by side: Mass and confession times, faith grades, academics, cost after aid and outcomes.
ACatholic life: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.University of California-BerkeleyBerkeley, CACatholic life on campusACatholic life: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.University of VirginiaCharlottesville, VACatholic life on campus
At a glance
- University of California-Berkeley lists Mass every weekday; University of Virginia lists Mass every weekday.
- University of California-Berkeley lists confession 2 times a week; University of Virginia, 4 times a week.
- University of Virginia has the higher graduation rate: 96% against 93% at University of California-Berkeley.
- For families earning $48,001 to $75,000, University of California-Berkeley has the lower price after aid: $9,693 a year, against $13,283 at University of Virginia.
Catholic life
Faith or Catholic life grade
ACatholic life: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
ACatholic life: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Compass Score
ACompass Score: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
ACompass Score: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Mass times
Every weekday
Every weekday
Confession times
2 times a week
4 times a week
Eucharistic adoration
5 times a week
7 times a week
Campus ministry
5 listed
2 listed
The college
Control
Public
Public
Location
Berkeley, CA
Charlottesville, VA
Setting
City
Suburb
Students
45,699
25,924
Academics
Academic Excellence grade
AAcademic Excellence: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
AAcademic Excellence: Strong (grade A): 85 to 100 points out of 100 on what official sources document. Grades need sources for at least 60% of the checklist.
Admission rate
11%
17%
Average SAT
1480
ACT middle 50%
32–35
Graduation rate
93%
96%
First-year retention
97%
98%
Cost and outcomes
Average net price a year
$13,481
$21,565
Net price, up to $30,000 income
$5,311
$8,174
Net price, $30,001–$48,000 income
$6,501
$9,696
Net price, $48,001–$75,000 income
$9,693
$13,283
Net price, $75,001–$110,000 income
$15,074
$20,822
Net price, over $110,000 income
$34,529
$35,402
Median debt
$13,000
$17,500
Median earnings 10 years after entry
$92,446
$86,863
The grades and the Compass Score are Catholic School Compass ratings from documented sources; each college’s page lists its sources. Cost, admission, graduation, earnings and debt are federal data. This page does not rank the two colleges.