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Overview |
UC Davis | Claremont McKenna | ||
| Location | Davis, CA | Claremont, CA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 39,679 | 1,389 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #92 | #18 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ucdavis.edu | claremontmckenna.edu | ||
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Costs |
UC Davis | Claremont McKenna | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,564 | $60,480 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,636 | $60,480 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,692 | $18,712 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,385 | $28,701 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,548 | $50,020 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 57% | 49% |
Admission |
UC Davis | Claremont McKenna | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 94,747 | 5,709 | ||
| Admitted | 35,377 | 591 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 37.3% | 10.4% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.1% | 54.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.89 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | A- | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Elite | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Very High | ||
| ACT Range | 25/33 | 33/35 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1400 | 1440/1550 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | ||
| Application Deadline | Nov 30, 2024 | Jan 5, 2025 |
Academics |
UC Davis | Claremont McKenna | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 8:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UC Davis | Claremont McKenna | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 91% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $65,200 | $97,800 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | - | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,676 | $14,967 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $151 | $154 |
Diversity |
UC Davis | Claremont McKenna | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 49% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 51% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 28% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 14% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 7% | ||
| % International | 11% | 17% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
UC Davis | Claremont McKenna | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 42% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 41% | ||
Campus |
UC Davis | Claremont McKenna | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of California Davis is larger than than Claremont McKenna based on total student enrollment (39,679 students vs. 1,389 students)
UC Davis vs. Claremont McKenna Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UC Davis or Claremont McKenna?
- Claremont McKenna College is 423% more expensive to attend than UC Davis for in-state tuition ($60,480.00 vs. $11,564.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.3% higher at Claremont McKenna than University of California Davis ($60,480.00 vs. $41,636.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of California Davis than Claremont McKenna ($17,385 vs. $28,701)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of California Davis are 5.8% lower than costs at Claremont McKenna College ($17,692 vs. $18,712)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of California Davis than Claremont McKenna College (57% vs. 49%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Claremont McKenna College students is 143.4% larger than aid received University of California Davis ($50,020 vs. $20,548)
UC Davis vs. Claremont McKenna Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UC Davis or Claremont McKenna? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Claremont McKenna or UC Davis .
- The average SAT score at Claremont McKenna College (1408) is 182 points higher than at UC Davis (1226)
- Incoming Claremont McKenna students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at UC Davis (28)
- Accepted freshman UC Davis students have a 0.11 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Claremont McKenna (3.89)
- UC Davis has a higher acceptance rate (37.3%) than Claremont McKenna (10.4%)
UC Davis vs. Claremont McKenna Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UC Davis or Claremont McKenna? 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 Claremont McKenna and UC Davis.
- The graduation rate at Claremont McKenna is higher than University of California Davis (91% vs. 82%)
- Graduates from Claremont McKenna College earn on average $32,600 more per year than UC Davis graduates after ten years. ($97,800 vs. $65,200)
- University of California Davis students graduate with a $291 lower median federal student loan debt than Claremont McKenna graduates. ($14,676 vs. $14,967)
- UC Davis graduates are paying $3 less per month on federal student loans than Claremont McKenna graduates. ($151 vs. $154)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/