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Florida State USF Main Campus UCSD FIU FAU Florida UCSB UCI UCSC UC Berkeley FGCU UW-Seattle| University of California Davis | University of Central Florida | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UC Davis | UCF | ||
| Location | Davis, CA | Orlando, FL | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large Suburban | ||
| Enrollment | 39,679 | 68,346 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #92 | #379 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ucdavis.edu | ucf.edu | ||
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Costs |
UC Davis | UCF | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,564 | $4,478 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,636 | $19,810 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,692 | $11,498 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,385 | $13,108 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,548 | $9,986 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 57% | 93% |
Admission |
UC Davis | UCF | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 94,747 | 54,977 | ||
| Admitted | 35,377 | 22,560 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 37.3% | 41% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.1% | 33.3% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.64 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | Low | ||
| ACT Range | 25/33 | 25/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1400 | 1200/1360 | ||
| Submit Test Scores | Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind) | Required to be considered for admission | ||
| Application Deadline | Nov 30, 2024 | May 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UC Davis | UCF | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 29:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UC Davis | UCF | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 63% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $65,200 | $48,900 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 59% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,676 | $18,270 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $151 | $188 |
Diversity |
UC Davis | UCF | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 45% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 55% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | High | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 28% | 53% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 11% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 24% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 4% | ||
| % International | 11% | 1% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 1% |
Students |
UC Davis | UCF | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 91% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 9% | ||
Campus |
UC Davis | UCF | ||
| Campus Housing | Yes | Yes | ||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | No | ||
| Meal Plan | Yes | Yes | ||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | No | ||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | Yes | ||
| Learn More | Details | Details |
Comparable Facts
- University of Central Florida is larger than than UC Davis based on total student enrollment (68,346 students vs. 39,679 students)
UC Davis vs. UCF Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UC Davis or UCF?
- University of California Davis is 158.2% more expensive to attend than UCF for in-state tuition ($11,564.00 vs. $4,478.00)
- Out of state tuition is 110.2% higher at UC Davis than University of Central Florida ($41,636.00 vs. $19,810.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of Central Florida than UC Davis ($13,108 vs. $17,385)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Central Florida are 53.9% lower than costs at University of California Davis ($11,498 vs. $17,692)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Central Florida than University of California Davis (93% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of California Davis students is 105.8% larger than aid received University of Central Florida ($20,548 vs. $9,986)
UC Davis vs. UCF Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UC Davis or UCF? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UCF or UC Davis .
- The average SAT score at University of California Davis (1226) is 47 points higher than at UCF (1179)
- Incoming UC Davis students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at UCF (26)
- Accepted freshman UC Davis students have a 0.36 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at UCF (3.64)
- UCF has a higher acceptance rate (41%) than UC Davis (37.3%)
UC Davis vs. UCF Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UC Davis or UCF? 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 UCF and UC Davis.
- The graduation rate at UC Davis is higher than University of Central Florida (82% vs. 63%)
- Graduates from University of California Davis earn on average $16,300 more per year than UCF graduates after ten years. ($65,200 vs. $48,900)
- University of California Davis students graduate with a $3,594 lower median federal student loan debt than UCF graduates. ($14,676 vs. $18,270)
- UC Davis graduates are paying $37 less per month on federal student loans than UCF graduates. ($151 vs. $188)
- More UC Davis graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UCF students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 59%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/