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UCSD UCSB UCI UCSC UC Berkeley Ole Miss UW-Seattle Cal Poly UCLA UC Merced SCU UC Riverside| University of California Davis | Mississippi State University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UC Davis | Mississippi State | ||
| Location | Davis, CA | Mississippi State, MS | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Rural Fringe | ||
| Enrollment | 39,707 | 22,657 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #99 | #452 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ucdavis.edu | msstate.edu | ||
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Costs |
UC Davis | Mississippi State | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,834 | $9,665 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $42,611 | $26,430 | ||
| Room & Board | $19,068 | $12,293 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,315 | $16,480 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,258 | $13,532 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 51% | 96% |
Admission |
UC Davis | Mississippi State | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 94,637 | 20,877 | ||
| Admitted | 39,400 | 15,934 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 41.6% | 76.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 16.7% | 23.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.58 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| ACT Range | 25/33 | 21/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1400 | 1110/1410 | ||
| 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 | Aug 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UC Davis | Mississippi State | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 16:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UC Davis | Mississippi State | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 60% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $65,200 | $47,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 63% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,676 | $23,250 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $151 | $240 |
Diversity |
UC Davis | Mississippi State | ||
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| % Men | 9% | 9% | ||
| % Women | 11% | 11% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 28% | 72% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 20% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 2% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 2% | ||
| % International | 11% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
UC Davis | Mississippi State | ||
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| % In-State | 79% | 55% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 5% | 43% | ||
Campus |
UC Davis | Mississippi State | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | Yes | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of California Davis is larger than than Mississippi State based on total student enrollment (39,707 students vs. 22,657 students)
UC Davis vs. Mississippi State Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UC Davis or Mississippi State?
- University of California Davis is 22.4% more expensive to attend than Mississippi State for in-state tuition ($11,834.00 vs. $9,665.00)
- Out of state tuition is 61.2% higher at UC Davis than Mississippi State University ($42,611.00 vs. $26,430.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at Mississippi State University than UC Davis ($16,480 vs. $17,315)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Mississippi State University are 55.1% lower than costs at University of California Davis ($12,293 vs. $19,068)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Mississippi State University than University of California Davis (96% vs. 51%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of California Davis students is 57.1% larger than aid received Mississippi State University ($21,258 vs. $13,532)
UC Davis vs. Mississippi State Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UC Davis or Mississippi State? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Mississippi State or UC Davis .
- The average SAT score at University of California Davis (1226) is 86 points higher than at Mississippi State (1140)
- Incoming UC Davis students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at Mississippi State (25)
- Accepted freshman UC Davis students have a 0.42 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Mississippi State (3.58)
- Mississippi State has a higher acceptance rate (76.3%) than UC Davis (41.6%)
UC Davis vs. Mississippi State Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UC Davis or Mississippi State? 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 Mississippi State and UC Davis.
- The graduation rate at UC Davis is higher than Mississippi State University (82% vs. 60%)
- Graduates from University of California Davis earn on average $17,700 more per year than Mississippi State graduates after ten years. ($65,200 vs. $47,500)
- University of California Davis students graduate with a $8,574 lower median federal student loan debt than Mississippi State graduates. ($14,676 vs. $23,250)
- UC Davis graduates are paying $89 less per month on federal student loans than Mississippi State graduates. ($151 vs. $240)
- More UC Davis graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Mississippi State students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 63%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/