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Overview |
Auburn | UC Davis | ||
| Location | Auburn University, AL | Davis, CA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 31,764 | 39,679 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #307 | #92 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | auburn.edu | ucdavis.edu | ||
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Costs |
Auburn | UC Davis | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $10,392 | $11,564 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,176 | $41,636 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,998 | $17,692 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $25,271 | $17,385 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $9,791 | $20,548 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 74% | 57% |
Admission |
Auburn | UC Davis | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 45,693 | 94,747 | ||
| Admitted | 19,988 | 35,377 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 43.7% | 37.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 26.5% | 18.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.97 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Difficult | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | High | ||
| ACT Range | 24/30 | 25/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1220/1380 | 1160/1400 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Feb 1, 2025 | Nov 30, 2024 |
Academics |
Auburn | UC Davis | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 20:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Auburn | UC Davis | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $54,100 | $65,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 73% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $21,500 | $14,676 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $222 | $151 |
Diversity |
Auburn | UC Davis | ||
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| % Men | 49% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 51% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 84% | 28% | ||
| % Black | 7% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 3% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 1% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 1% | 5% | ||
| % International | 1% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
Auburn | UC Davis | ||
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| % In-State | 57% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 41% | 7% | ||
Campus |
Auburn | UC Davis | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | No | Yes | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of California Davis is larger than than Auburn based on total student enrollment (39,679 students vs. 31,764 students)
Auburn vs. UC Davis Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Auburn or UC Davis?
- University of California Davis is 11.3% more expensive to attend than Auburn for in-state tuition ($11,564.00 vs. $10,392.00)
- Out of state tuition is 33.6% higher at UC Davis than Auburn University ($41,636.00 vs. $31,176.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of California Davis than Auburn ($17,385 vs. $25,271)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Auburn University are 18% lower than costs at University of California Davis ($14,998 vs. $17,692)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Auburn University than University of California Davis (74% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of California Davis students is 109.9% larger than aid received Auburn University ($20,548 vs. $9,791)
Auburn vs. UC Davis Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Auburn or UC Davis? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UC Davis or Auburn .
- The average SAT score at University of California Davis (1226) is 8 points higher than at Auburn (1218)
- Incoming UC Davis students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Auburn (27)
- Accepted freshman UC Davis students have a 0.03 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Auburn (3.97)
- Auburn has a higher acceptance rate (43.7%) than UC Davis (37.3%)
Auburn vs. UC Davis Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Auburn or UC Davis? 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 UC Davis and Auburn.
- The graduation rate at UC Davis is higher than Auburn University (82% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from University of California Davis earn on average $11,100 more per year than Auburn graduates after ten years. ($65,200 vs. $54,100)
- University of California Davis students graduate with a $6,824 lower median federal student loan debt than Auburn graduates. ($14,676 vs. $21,500)
- UC Davis graduates are paying $71 less per month on federal student loans than Auburn graduates. ($151 vs. $222)
- More UC Davis graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Auburn students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 73%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/