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UCSD UCSB Miami UCI UCSC UC Berkeley UW-Seattle Cal Poly IU Kentucky Ohio State UCLA| University of California Davis | University of Cincinnati Main Campus | College 3 | College 4 | |
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Overview |
UC Davis | UC | ||
| Location | Davis, CA | Cincinnati, OH | ||
| Setting | Small Suburban | Large City | ||
| Enrollment | 39,679 | 41,155 | ||
| Type | Public 4 Year | Public 4 Year | ||
| National Ranking | #92 | #413 | ||
| Religious Affiliation | - | - | - | - |
| Status | Non-profit | Non-profit | ||
| Website | ucdavis.edu | uc.edu | ||
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Costs |
UC Davis | UC | ||
| Tuition (In State) | $11,564 | $11,498 | ||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $41,636 | $26,862 | ||
| Room & Board | $17,692 | $12,852 | ||
| Avg Net Price | $17,385 | $20,149 | ||
| Avg Grant Aid | $20,548 | $8,733 | ||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 57% | 64% |
Admission |
UC Davis | UC | ||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | Calculate | ||
| Applied | 94,747 | 29,025 | ||
| Admitted | 35,377 | 25,024 | ||
| Acceptance Rate | 37.3% | 86.2% | ||
| Enrolled % | 18.1% | 25.5% | ||
| Avg High School GPA | 4.0 | 3.69 | ||
| Typical High School Grades | A/A+ | B+ | ||
| Admissions Standards | Very High | Difficult | ||
| Applicant Competition | High | |||
| ACT Range | 25/33 | 24/29 | ||
| SAT Range | 1160/1400 | 1160/1360 | ||
| 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 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Academics |
UC Davis | UC | ||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 21:1 | 18:1 | ||
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Outcomes |
UC Davis | UC | ||
| Graduation Rate | 82% | 59% | ||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $65,200 | $45,600 | ||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 82% | 57% | ||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $14,676 | $23,000 | ||
| Median Loan Payment | $151 | $237 |
Diversity |
UC Davis | UC | ||
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| % Men | 41% | 46% | ||
| % Women | 59% | 54% | ||
| Racial Diversity | Very High | Low | ||
| HBCU | No | No | ||
| % White | 28% | 75% | ||
| % Black | 2% | 7% | ||
| % Hispanic | 19% | 3% | ||
| % Native American | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | 0% | ||
| % Two or More Races | 5% | 3% | ||
| % International | 11% | 4% | ||
| % Unknown Race | 1% | 4% |
Students |
UC Davis | UC | ||
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| % In-State | 75% | 78% | ||
| % Out-of-State | 7% | 17% | ||
Campus |
UC Davis | UC | ||
| 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 Cincinnati Main Campus is larger than than UC Davis based on total student enrollment (41,155 students vs. 39,679 students)
UC Davis vs. UC Cost Comparison
Which college is more expensive, UC Davis or UC?
- University of California Davis is 0.6% more expensive to attend than UC for in-state tuition ($11,564.00 vs. $11,498.00)
- Out of state tuition is 55% higher at UC Davis than University of Cincinnati Main Campus ($41,636.00 vs. $26,862.00)
- The typical actual cost that students pay to attend (average net price) is less at University of California Davis than UC ($17,385 vs. $20,149)
- Living costs (room and board or off-campus housing budget) at University of Cincinnati Main Campus are 37.7% lower than costs at University of California Davis ($12,852 vs. $17,692)
- More students receive financial grant aid at University of Cincinnati Main Campus than University of California Davis (64% vs. 57%)
- The average total grant financial aid received by University of California Davis students is 135.3% larger than aid received University of Cincinnati Main Campus ($20,548 vs. $8,733)
UC Davis vs. UC Admissions Difficulty Comparison
Which college is harder to get into, UC Davis or UC? Average SAT and ACT scores plus acceptance rates offer good insight into the difficulty of admission between UC or UC Davis .
- The average SAT score at University of California Davis (1226) is 61 points higher than at UC (1165)
- Incoming UC Davis students have a 2 point higher average ACT score (28) than students at UC (26)
- Accepted freshman UC Davis students have a 0.31 point higher average high school GPA (4.0) than students at UC (3.69)
- UC has a higher acceptance rate (86.2%) than UC Davis (37.3%)
UC Davis vs. UC Graduation Outcomes Comparison
Which is better, UC Davis or UC? 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 UC and UC Davis.
- The graduation rate at UC Davis is higher than University of Cincinnati Main Campus (82% vs. 59%)
- Graduates from University of California Davis earn on average $19,600 more per year than UC graduates after ten years. ($65,200 vs. $45,600)
- University of California Davis students graduate with a $8,324 lower median federal student loan debt than UC graduates. ($14,676 vs. $23,000)
- UC Davis graduates are paying $86 less per month on federal student loans than UC graduates. ($151 vs. $237)
- More UC Davis graduates are actively paying back their federal student loan debt than former UC students, three years after graduation. (82% vs. 57%)
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/