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UCSD UCSB UCI UCSC UC Berkeley CU Denver UW-Seattle Cal Poly UCLA UC Merced SCU UC Riverside| University of California Davis | Metropolitan State College of Denver | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UC Davis | Metropolitan State College of Denver | ||
| Location | Davis, CA | Denver, CO | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 39,679 | 16,995 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #92 | #990 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ucdavis.edu | mscd.edu | ||
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Costs |
UC Davis | Metropolitan State College of Denver | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,564 | $8,445 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,636 | $26,277 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,692 | $12,411 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,385 | $14,805 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,548 | $5,930 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 57% | 100% |
Admission |
UC Davis | Metropolitan State College of Denver | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 94,747 | 10,163 | ||
| Admitted | 35,377 | 9,951 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 37.3% | 97.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.1% | 19.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.03 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | B | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Extremely Easy | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 25/33 | 16/23 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1400 | 910/1130 | ||
| 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 | Jul 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UC Davis | Metropolitan State College of Denver | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UC Davis | Metropolitan State College of Denver | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 21% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $65,200 | $42,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 47% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,676 | $24,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $151 | $250 |
Diversity |
UC Davis | Metropolitan State College of Denver | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 43% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 57% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 28% | 58% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 6% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 22% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 11% | 0% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
UC Davis | Metropolitan State College of Denver | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 97% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 3% | ||
Campus |
UC Davis | Metropolitan State College of Denver | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | No | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | No | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of California Davis is larger than than Metropolitan State College of Denver based on total student enrollment (39,679 students vs. 16,995 students)
UC Davis vs. Metropolitan State College of Denver Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UC Davis or Metropolitan State College of Denver?
- University of California Davis is 36.9% more expensive to attend than Metropolitan State College of Denver for in-state tuition ($11,564.00 vs. $8,445.00)
- Out of state tuition is 58.5% higher at UC Davis than Metropolitan State College of Denver ($41,636.00 vs. $26,277.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Metropolitan State College of Denver than UC Davis ($14,805 vs. $17,385)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Metropolitan State College of Denver are 42.6% lower than costs at University of California Davis ($12,411 vs. $17,692)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Metropolitan State College of Denver than University of California Davis (100% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of California Davis students is 246.5% larger than aid received Metropolitan State College of Denver ($20,548 vs. $5,930)
UC Davis vs. Metropolitan State College of Denver Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UC Davis or Metropolitan State College of Denver? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Metropolitan State College of Denver or UC Davis .
- The average SAT score at University of California Davis (1226) is 255 points higher than at Metropolitan State College of Denver (971)
- Incoming UC Davis students have a 7 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Metropolitan State College of Denver (21)
- Accepted freshman UC Davis students have a 0.97 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Metropolitan State College of Denver (3.03)
- Metropolitan State College of Denver has a higher acceptance rate (97.9%) than UC Davis (37.3%)
UC Davis vs. Metropolitan State College of Denver Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UC Davis or Metropolitan State College of Denver? 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 Metropolitan State College of Denver and UC Davis.
- The graduation rate at UC Davis is higher than Metropolitan State College of Denver (82% vs. 21%)
- Graduates from University of California Davis earn on average $22,600 more per year than Metropolitan State College of Denver graduates after ten years. ($65,200 vs. $42,600)
- University of California Davis students graduate with a $9,574 lower median federal student loan debt than Metropolitan State College of Denver graduates. ($14,676 vs. $24,250)
- UC Davis graduates are paying $99 less per month on federal student loans than Metropolitan State College of Denver graduates. ($151 vs. $250)
- More UC Davis graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Metropolitan State College of Denver students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 47%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/