The difference between the top ranked schools looks to be based on differences in room & board costs. Michigan was rated 4 stars on costs. Berkeley got 1 star on costs.
Yes, this this view comes at a cost:
http://parkerlab.bio.uci.edu/pictures/photography%20pictures/2008_01_21_N%20California%20for%20web/IMG_0470_Berkeley%20sunset%20PANO.jpg
