<p>Considered separately, yes, but also in competition for a much smaller pool of seats. Impossible to say if the applicant-to-accepted ratio is better or worse. I thought that perhaps many schools would accept more Masters students than PhD students, since they pay their own way. And at a school like Berkeley, the MS applicants are likely to be just as qualified as the PhD candidates.</p>
<p>Still, your advice is well received. I’ll weigh it carefully.</p>