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WEST COASTThe California Clash
Stanford vs Berkeley vs Caltech - The engines of Silicon Valley.
🏆 Current Standings
| Rank | University | Tier | RP Score | Global Rank (QS) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | California Institute of Technology USA | Challenger | 2580 RP | #99.5 |
| #2 | University of California, Berkeley USA | Challenger | 2545 RP | #99.5 |
| #3 | Stanford University USA | Challenger | 2430 RP | #99.9 |
📰 Latest Stories from The California Clash
Stanford University2/21/2026
#13 Orange Fall Late to #2 Stanford on the Road - Syracuse University Athletics
[Beta AI] A negative issue has been detected.
Impact: -1.5 RP
Stanford University2/21/2026
Wrestling Falls To Stanford On Senior Night, 28-6 - University of North Carolina Athletics
[Beta AI] A negative issue has been detected.
Impact: -1.5 RP
California Institute of Technology2/20/2026
Sarah Reisman Receives Feynman Prize for Excellence in Teaching Sarah Reisman, Bren Professor of Chemistry and Norman Davidson Leadership Chair of the Division of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, has been awarded this year’s Richard P. Feyn - facebook.com
[Beta AI] A positive trend has been detected.
Impact: +3 RP
University of California, Berkeley2/20/2026
UC Berkeley cuts ties with nonprofit focused on diversity amid Trump administration pressure - Berkeleyside
[Beta AI] General university news.
Impact: 0 RP
California Institute of Technology2/20/2026
Renowned scientist who studied distant planets fatally shot at his home near LA - The Guardian
[Beta AI] General university news.
Impact: 0 RP
University of California, Berkeley2/20/2026
California companies dominate Forbes' best employers list, with 6 in the top 10 - The Desert Sun
[Beta AI] A positive trend has been detected.
Impact: +2 RP
📜 The History of The California Clash
Stanford (private) and Berkeley (public) face off in the "Big Game" for the Stanford Axe, representing the pinnacle of Northern California academics. Meanwhile, Caltech in Pasadena competes with both in the sheer volume of scientific breakthroughs per capita, creating a three-way tug-of-war that powers the global tech industry.