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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 | Scripps College | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UC Davis | Scripps College | ||
| Location | Davis, CA | Claremont, CA | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 39,679 | 1,099 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Private 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #92 | #48 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ucdavis.edu | scrippscollege.edu | ||
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Costs |
UC Davis | Scripps College | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,564 | $60,494 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,636 | $60,494 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,692 | $19,818 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,385 | $43,923 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,548 | $21,143 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 57% | 100% |
Admission |
UC Davis | Scripps College | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 94,747 | 3,099 | ||
| Admitted | 35,377 | 865 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 37.3% | 27.9% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.1% | 30.1% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 4.0 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | A/A+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Exceptional | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | High | ||
| ACT Range | 25/33 | 32/34 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1400 | 1390/1510 | ||
| 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 | Jan 15, 2025 |
Academics |
UC Davis | Scripps College | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 10:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UC Davis | Scripps College | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 88% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $65,200 | $59,300 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 91% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,676 | $14,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $151 | $144 |
Diversity |
UC Davis | Scripps College | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 1% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 99% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Very High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 28% | 48% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 4% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 11% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 8% | ||
| % International | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 8% |
Students |
UC Davis | Scripps College | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 30% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 65% | ||
Campus |
UC Davis | Scripps College | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | Yes | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | No | ||
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Comparable Facts
- University of California Davis is larger than than Scripps College based on total student enrollment (39,679 students vs. 1,099 students)
UC Davis vs. Scripps College Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UC Davis or Scripps College?
- Scripps College is 423.1% more expensive to attend than UC Davis for in-state tuition ($60,494.00 vs. $11,564.00)
- Out of state tuition is 45.3% higher at Scripps College than University of California Davis ($60,494.00 vs. $41,636.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of California Davis than Scripps College ($17,385 vs. $43,923)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of California Davis are 12% lower than costs at Scripps College ($17,692 vs. $19,818)
- More students receive financial grant aid at Scripps College than University of California Davis (100% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by Scripps College students is 2.9% larger than aid received University of California Davis ($21,143 vs. $20,548)
UC Davis vs. Scripps College Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UC Davis or Scripps College? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between Scripps College or UC Davis .
- The average SAT score at Scripps College (1362) is 136 points higher than at UC Davis (1226)
- Incoming Scripps College students have a 3 point higher average ACT score (31) than students at UC Davis (28)
- Accepted freshman UC Davis students have at the same average high school GPA (4.0) as students at Scripps College (4.0)
- UC Davis has a higher acceptance rate (37.3%) than Scripps College (27.9%)
UC Davis vs. Scripps College Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UC Davis or Scripps College? 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 Scripps College and UC Davis.
- The graduation rate at Scripps College is higher than University of California Davis (88% vs. 82%)
- Graduates from University of California Davis earn on average $5,900 more per year than Scripps College graduates after ten years. ($65,200 vs. $59,300)
- Scripps College students graduate with a $676 lower median federal student loan debt than UC Davis graduates. ($14,000 vs. $14,676)
- Scripps College graduates are paying $7 less per month on federal student loans than UC Davis graduates. ($144 vs. $151)
- More Scripps College graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UC Davis students, three years after graduation. (91% vs. 82%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/