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NJIT TCNJ Penn State Seton Hall University UCSD Rutgers University-Camden SUNY Stony Brook UCSB UCI UCSC Binghamton University UMass| University of California Davis | Rutgers University New Brunswick | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UC Davis | Rutgers | ||
| Location | Davis, CA | New Brunswick, NJ | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Small City | ||
| Enrollment | 39,679 | 50,637 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #92 | #112 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ucdavis.edu | rutgers.edu | ||
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Costs |
UC Davis | Rutgers | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,564 | $12,900 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,636 | $30,600 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,692 | $13,909 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,385 | $17,535 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,548 | $12,785 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 57% | 57% |
Admission |
UC Davis | Rutgers | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 94,747 | 41,654 | ||
| Admitted | 35,377 | 27,612 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 37.3% | 66.3% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.1% | 28.2% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.3 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/33 | 28/33 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1400 | 1270/1480 | ||
| 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 | Rutgers | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 15:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UC Davis | Rutgers | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 77% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $65,200 | $66,200 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 68% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,676 | $22,215 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $151 | $229 |
Diversity |
UC Davis | Rutgers | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 28% | 42% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 13% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 11% | 7% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 2% |
Students |
UC Davis | Rutgers | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 85% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 8% | ||
Campus |
UC Davis | Rutgers | ||
| 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
- Rutgers University New Brunswick is larger than than UC Davis based on total student enrollment (50,637 students vs. 39,679 students)
UC Davis vs. Rutgers Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UC Davis or Rutgers?
- Rutgers University New Brunswick is 11.6% more expensive to attend than UC Davis for in-state tuition ($12,900.00 vs. $11,564.00)
- Out of state tuition is 36.1% higher at UC Davis than Rutgers University New Brunswick ($41,636.00 vs. $30,600.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of California Davis than Rutgers ($17,385 vs. $17,535)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at Rutgers University New Brunswick are 27.2% lower than costs at University of California Davis ($13,909 vs. $17,692)
- The same percent of students receive financial grant aid at University of California Davis as Rutgers University New Brunswick (57% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of California Davis students is 60.7% larger than aid received Rutgers University New Brunswick ($20,548 vs. $12,785)
UC Davis vs. Rutgers Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UC Davis or Rutgers? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Rutgers or UC Davis .
- The average SAT score at University of California Davis (1226) is 1 points higher than at Rutgers (1225)
- Accepted freshman UC Davis students have a 0.7 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at Rutgers (3.3)
- Rutgers has a higher acceptance rate (66.3%) than UC Davis (37.3%)
UC Davis vs. Rutgers Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UC Davis or Rutgers? 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 Rutgers and UC Davis.
- The graduation rate at UC Davis is higher than Rutgers University New Brunswick (82% vs. 77%)
- Graduates from Rutgers University New Brunswick earn on average $1,000 more per year than UC Davis graduates after ten years. ($66,200 vs. $65,200)
- University of California Davis students graduate with a $7,539 lower median federal student loan debt than Rutgers graduates. ($14,676 vs. $22,215)
- UC Davis graduates are paying $78 less per month on federal student loans than Rutgers graduates. ($151 vs. $229)
- More UC Davis graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former Rutgers students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 68%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/