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Overview |
Cypress College | Berkeley City College | ||
| Location | Cypress, CA | Berkeley, CA | ||
| Setting | Large Suburban | Midsize City | ||
| Enrollment | 13,523 | 6,122 | ||
| Type | Public 2 Year | Public 2 Year | ||
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| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | cypresscollege.edu | berkeleycitycollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
Cypress College | Berkeley City College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $1,104 | $1,104 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $9,048 | $8,472 | ||
| Room & Board | $26,676 | $22,066 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $7,421 | $13,672 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,377 | $3,940 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 87% | 70% |
Admission |
Cypress College | Berkeley City College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
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| Admitted | - | - | ||
| Acceptance Rate | Open | Open | ||
| Enrolled % | Open | Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | - | - | ||
| Typical High School Grades | - | - | ||
| Admissions Standards | Unavailable | Unavailable | ||
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| Application Deadline | Aug 25, 2025 |
Academics |
Cypress College | Berkeley City College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 22:1 | 28:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
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| Graduation Rate | - | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $39,300 | $38,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 38% | 35% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $9,500 | N/A | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $98 | N/A |
Diversity |
Cypress College | Berkeley City College | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 19% | 25% | ||
| % Black | 4% | 15% | ||
| % Hispanic | 46% | 25% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 7% | ||
| % International | 1% | 6% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 3% | 5% |
Students |
Cypress College | Berkeley City College | ||
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| % In-State | 99% | 81% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 0% | 0% | ||
Campus |
Cypress College | Berkeley City College | ||
| Campus Housing | No | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | No | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- Cypress College is larger than than Berkeley City College based on total student enrollment (13,523 students vs. 6,122 students)
Cypress College vs. Berkeley City College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Cypress College or Berkeley City College?
- Cypress College and Berkeley City College cost the same to attend based on in-state tuition ($1,104.00 vs. $1,104.00)
- Out of state tuition is 6.8% higher at Cypress College than Berkeley City College ($9,048.00 vs. $8,472.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Cypress College than Berkeley City College ($7,421 vs. $13,672)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Berkeley City College are 20.9% lower than costs at Cypress College ($22,066 vs. $26,676)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Cypress College than Berkeley City College (87% vs. 70%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Cypress College students is 87.2% larger than aid received Berkeley City College ($7,377 vs. $3,940)
Which college is harder to get into, Cypress College or Berkeley City College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Berkeley City College or Cypress College .
Cypress College vs. Berkeley City College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Cypress College or Berkeley City College? 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 Berkeley City College and Cypress College.
- Graduates from Cypress College earn on average $1,100 more per year than Berkeley City College graduates after ten years. ($39,300 vs. $38,200)
- More Cypress College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Berkeley City College students, three years after graduation. (38% vs. 35%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/