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UCSD UCSB UCI UCSC UC Berkeley UW-Seattle Cal Poly UCLA UC Merced SCU UC Riverside San Jose State| University of California Davis | Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UC Davis | CDU | ||
| Location | Davis, CA | Los Angeles, CA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 39,679 | 777 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #92 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ucdavis.edu | cdrewu.edu | ||
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Costs |
UC Davis | CDU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,564 | $14,424 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,636 | $14,424 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,692 | $17,782 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,385 | $27,637 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,548 | $11,419 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 57% | 73% |
Admission |
UC Davis | CDU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 94,747 | 834 | ||
| Admitted | 35,377 | 671 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 37.3% | 80.5%Open | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.1% | 2.1%Open | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.26 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Unavailable | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 25/33 | |||
| SAT Range | 1160/1400 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | ||
| Application Deadline | Nov 30, 2024 | Jul 30, 2025 |
Academics |
UC Davis | CDU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 5:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UC Davis | CDU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | - | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $65,200 | $70,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 56% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,676 | $21,319 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $151 | $220 |
Diversity |
UC Davis | CDU | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 28% | 9% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 39% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 25% | ||
| % International | 11% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
UC Davis | CDU | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 57% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 14% | ||
Campus |
UC Davis | CDU | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of California Davis is larger than than CDU based on total student enrollment (39,679 students vs. 777 students)
UC Davis vs. CDU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UC Davis or CDU?
- Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science is 24.7% more expensive to attend than UC Davis for in-state tuition ($14,424.00 vs. $11,564.00)
- Out of state tuition is 188.7% higher at UC Davis than Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science ($41,636.00 vs. $14,424.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of California Davis than CDU ($17,385 vs. $27,637)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of California Davis are 0.5% lower than costs at Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science ($17,692 vs. $17,782)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science than University of California Davis (73% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of California Davis students is 79.9% larger than aid received Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science ($20,548 vs. $11,419)
UC Davis vs. CDU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UC Davis or CDU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between CDU or UC Davis .
- Accepted freshman UC Davis students have a 0.74 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at CDU (3.26)
- CDU has a higher acceptance rate (80.5%) than UC Davis (37.3%)
UC Davis vs. CDU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UC Davis or CDU? 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 CDU and UC Davis.
- Graduates from Charles R Drew University of Medicine and Science earn on average $5,700 more per year than UC Davis graduates after ten years. ($70,900 vs. $65,200)
- University of California Davis students graduate with a $6,643 lower median federal student loan debt than CDU graduates. ($14,676 vs. $21,319)
- UC Davis graduates are paying $69 less per month on federal student loans than CDU graduates. ($151 vs. $220)
- More UC Davis graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former CDU students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 56%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/