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Overview |
Alabama | UC Davis | ||
| Location | Tuscaloosa, AL | Davis, CA | ||
| Setting | Small City | Small Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 38,644 | 39,679 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #404 | #92 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ua.edu | ucdavis.edu | ||
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Costs |
Alabama | UC Davis | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,100 | $11,564 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $31,460 | $41,636 | ||
| Room & Board | $14,426 | $17,692 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $20,592 | $17,385 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $15,683 | $20,548 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 82% | 57% |
Admission |
Alabama | UC Davis | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 54,072 | 94,747 | ||
| Admitted | 43,290 | 35,377 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 80.1% | 37.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.6% | 18.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.76 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A- | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Very High | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 23/31 | 25/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1130/1410 | 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 | May 1, 2025 | Nov 30, 2024 |
Academics |
Alabama | UC Davis | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 19:1 | 21:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
Alabama | UC Davis | ||
| Graduation Rate | 66% | 82% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $49,900 | $65,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 59% | 82% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $23,750 | $14,676 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $245 | $151 |
Diversity |
Alabama | UC Davis | ||
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| % Men | 43% | 41% | ||
| % Women | 57% | 59% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Low | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 78% | 28% | ||
| % Black | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 4% | 19% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | 5% | ||
| % International | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 0% | 1% |
Students |
Alabama | UC Davis | ||
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| % In-State | 35% | 75% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 64% | 7% | ||
Campus |
Alabama | UC Davis | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | Yes | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of California Davis is larger than than Alabama based on total student enrollment (39,679 students vs. 38,644 students)
Alabama vs. UC Davis Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, Alabama or UC Davis?
- University of California Davis is 4.2% more expensive to attend than Alabama for in-state tuition ($11,564.00 vs. $11,100.00)
- Out of state tuition is 32.3% higher at UC Davis than The University of Alabama ($41,636.00 vs. $31,460.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of California Davis than Alabama ($17,385 vs. $20,592)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at The University of Alabama are 22.6% lower than costs at University of California Davis ($14,426 vs. $17,692)
- More students receive financial grant aid at The University of Alabama than University of California Davis (82% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of California Davis students is 31% larger than aid received The University of Alabama ($20,548 vs. $15,683)
Alabama vs. UC Davis Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, Alabama or UC Davis? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UC Davis or Alabama .
- The average SAT score at University of California Davis (1226) is 45 points higher than at Alabama (1181)
- Incoming UC Davis students have a 1 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Alabama (27)
- Accepted freshman UC Davis students have a 0.24 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Alabama (3.76)
- Alabama has a higher acceptance rate (80.1%) than UC Davis (37.3%)
Alabama vs. UC Davis Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, Alabama 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 Alabama.
- The graduation rate at UC Davis is higher than The University of Alabama (82% vs. 66%)
- Graduates from University of California Davis earn on average $15,300 more per year than Alabama graduates after ten years. ($65,200 vs. $49,900)
- University of California Davis students graduate with a $9,074 lower median federal student loan debt than Alabama graduates. ($14,676 vs. $23,750)
- UC Davis graduates are paying $94 less per month on federal student loans than Alabama graduates. ($151 vs. $245)
- More UC Davis graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Alabama students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/