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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 | Dominican University of California | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UC Davis | DUofC | ||
| Location | Davis, CA | San Rafael, CA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 39,679 | 1,877 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #92 | #407 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ucdavis.edu | dominican.edu | ||
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Costs |
UC Davis | DUofC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,564 | $48,606 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,636 | $48,606 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,692 | $15,489 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,385 | $49,907 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,548 | $17,194 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 57% | 91% |
Admission |
UC Davis | DUofC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 94,747 | 1,746 | ||
| Admitted | 35,377 | 1,627 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 37.3% | 93.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.1% | 13.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.66 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Moderate | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 25/33 | 23/25 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1400 | 1088/1236 | ||
| 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 |
Academics |
UC Davis | DUofC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 9:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UC Davis | DUofC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 56% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $65,200 | $58,400 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 71% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,676 | $27,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $151 | $279 |
Diversity |
UC Davis | DUofC | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 28% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 72% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 28% | 37% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 5% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 20% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 6% | ||
| % International | 11% | 2% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 6% |
Students |
UC Davis | DUofC | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 76% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 22% | ||
Campus |
UC Davis | DUofC | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of California Davis is larger than than DUofC based on total student enrollment (39,679 students vs. 1,877 students)
UC Davis vs. DUofC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UC Davis or DUofC?
- Dominican University of California is 320.3% more expensive to attend than UC Davis for in-state tuition ($48,606.00 vs. $11,564.00)
- Out of state tuition is 16.7% higher at DUofC than University of California Davis ($48,606.00 vs. $41,636.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of California Davis than DUofC ($17,385 vs. $49,907)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Dominican University of California are 14.2% lower than costs at University of California Davis ($15,489 vs. $17,692)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Dominican University of California than University of California Davis (91% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of California Davis students is 19.5% larger than aid received Dominican University of California ($20,548 vs. $17,194)
UC Davis vs. DUofC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UC Davis or DUofC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between DUofC or UC Davis .
- The average SAT score at University of California Davis (1226) is 172 points higher than at DUofC (1054)
- Incoming UC Davis students have a 5 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at DUofC (23)
- Accepted freshman UC Davis students have a 0.34 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at DUofC (3.66)
- DUofC has a higher acceptance rate (93.2%) than UC Davis (37.3%)
UC Davis vs. DUofC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UC Davis or DUofC? 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 DUofC and UC Davis.
- The graduation rate at UC Davis is higher than Dominican University of California (82% vs. 56%)
- Graduates from University of California Davis earn on average $6,800 more per year than DUofC graduates after ten years. ($65,200 vs. $58,400)
- University of California Davis students graduate with a $12,324 lower median federal student loan debt than DUofC graduates. ($14,676 vs. $27,000)
- UC Davis graduates are paying $128 less per month on federal student loans than DUofC graduates. ($151 vs. $279)
- More UC Davis graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former DUofC students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 71%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/