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UCSD UCSB UCI UCSC UC Berkeley UW-Seattle Cal Poly UCLA UC Merced Westmont College SCU UC Riverside| University of California Davis | Point Loma Nazarene University | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UC Davis | PLNU | ||
| Location | Davis, CA | San Diego, CA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 39,679 | 4,319 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #92 | #292 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | Church of the Nazarene | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ucdavis.edu | pointloma.edu | ||
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Costs |
UC Davis | PLNU | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,564 | $40,400 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,636 | $40,400 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,692 | $11,800 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,385 | $34,933 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,548 | $19,422 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 57% | 100% |
Admission |
UC Davis | PLNU | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 94,747 | 3,149 | ||
| Admitted | 35,377 | 2,580 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 37.3% | 81.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.1% | 26.7% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.65 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 25/33 | 22/30 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1400 | 1170/1350 | ||
| 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 | Feb 15, 2025 |
Academics |
UC Davis | PLNU | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 13:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UC Davis | PLNU | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 72% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $65,200 | $53,500 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 79% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,676 | $25,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $151 | $258 |
Diversity |
UC Davis | PLNU | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 34% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 66% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 28% | 59% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 2% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 23% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 1% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 7% | ||
| % International | 11% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
UC Davis | PLNU | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 70% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 29% | ||
Campus |
UC Davis | PLNU | ||
| 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 PLNU based on total student enrollment (39,679 students vs. 4,319 students)
UC Davis vs. PLNU Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UC Davis or PLNU?
- Point Loma Nazarene University is 249.4% more expensive to attend than UC Davis for in-state tuition ($40,400.00 vs. $11,564.00)
- Out of state tuition is 3.1% higher at UC Davis than Point Loma Nazarene University ($41,636.00 vs. $40,400.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of California Davis than PLNU ($17,385 vs. $34,933)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Point Loma Nazarene University are 49.9% lower than costs at University of California Davis ($11,800 vs. $17,692)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Point Loma Nazarene University than University of California Davis (100% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of California Davis students is 5.8% larger than aid received Point Loma Nazarene University ($20,548 vs. $19,422)
UC Davis vs. PLNU Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UC Davis or PLNU? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between PLNU or UC Davis .
- The average SAT score at University of California Davis (1226) is 78 points higher than at PLNU (1148)
- Incoming UC Davis students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at PLNU (26)
- Accepted freshman UC Davis students have a 0.35 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at PLNU (3.65)
- PLNU has a higher acceptance rate (81.9%) than UC Davis (37.3%)
UC Davis vs. PLNU Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UC Davis or PLNU? 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 PLNU and UC Davis.
- The graduation rate at UC Davis is higher than Point Loma Nazarene University (82% vs. 72%)
- Graduates from University of California Davis earn on average $11,700 more per year than PLNU graduates after ten years. ($65,200 vs. $53,500)
- University of California Davis students graduate with a $10,324 lower median federal student loan debt than PLNU graduates. ($14,676 vs. $25,000)
- UC Davis graduates are paying $107 less per month on federal student loans than PLNU graduates. ($151 vs. $258)
- More UC Davis graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former PLNU students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 79%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/